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VIDEO: Training, instinct save OCSD deputies from suicidal man who fired dozens of rounds from illegal automatic rifle
Calls of someone threatening suicide come in often — two or three a week, at…
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Terrorism in OC: Cops teach citizens how to spot clues
A black flag with white script-like writing flashed on the screen. “Does anyone know what…
Run, Hide, Fight: OC Sheriff’s Dept. officials detail what to do in an active shooter situation
When you walk into your office tomorrow morning, sit down. Then take a good look…
OCSD Medal of Valor winners: ‘When you hear these stories, they’re almost unbelievable’
Deputy Eric Shaw turned to the jail inmate with a shocked look. “You just cut…
O.C. Sheriff’s deputies on transit beat help wheels on the OCTA buses go round and round
It’s not the most glamorous police job, but somebody’s got to do it. And that…
It’s all about balance for O.C. Sheriff’s dispatcher — a single mom going to college
The dispatcher’s workstation tells the story of her life. Information flashing across five large computer…
Inside the academy: Recruits overcome challenges in month 3
It’s not getting any easier, and it’s not supposed to. Tustin PD’s recruits, now with…
OC Sheriff’s Dept. employee wins prestigious award for her efforts in fighting hate, bigotry
A full year before the events in Ferguson in August 2014, a relative newbie at…
Sheriff’s deputy fighting for her life as she battles extremely rare form of cancer
Courtney Ward’s cancer is so rare it took her 10 months just to find a…
Inside the academy: Training intensifies for Tustin PD recruits in month two
If you’re not in great shape, think twice. If you’re lacking in mental resilience, majorly…