Behind the Badge
It’s not about the ‘police,’ it’s about the person
There is a ceaseless campaign to vilify law enforcement these days. The amplification of these…
Browsing: Orange County (BTB)
Officer recounts bizarre encounter with blind man
Editor’s Note: John Roman is a traffic officer for an Orange County police agency who…
Meet Tustin’s Blake Zika, who’s out to save the world
A police officer. An FBI agent. A CIA operative. Since his mid-teens, Blake Zika has…
Vargas: It’s time for body cameras to get ready for their close-up
Across the country, more and more police departments are turning to small body cameras to…
Vargas: Judge cops by their character and integrity not their appearance
The militarization of policing has been all over the news. There seems to be something…
Ferguson case shows how law enforcement messages need to be quick and consistent
I’ve been asked over and over again my thoughts about what is going on in…
Von Luft: Police need to address causes of suicide in their ranks
Sadly, it often takes the suicide of somebody famous to revitalize the conversation in our…
Walters’ back-to-school safety tip for parents: Be a worthy role model
Summer is quickly coming to a close, and our kids are returning to the classroom.…
Roman: Car is shared office, refuge
Editor’s Note: John Roman is a traffic officer for an Orange County police agency who…
Vargas: Injunctions protect families from gangs
The Santa Ana Police Department and District Attorney’s office recently teamed up to get a…