Behind the Badge
Becoming Chief, Rodriguez’s Santa Ana story goes full circle
His is an American story. More important, it’s particular to Santa Ana. So, when the…
Browsing: Santa Ana PD
Former addict thanks arresting cops three years after ‘you saved my life’
Lucas Hudson remembers waking up that day three years ago looking for his next fix.…
Witnessing a cop get murdered had lifelong impact on this D.A. investigator
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from…
Best of BTB: The specter of ghost guns in California
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from…
Best of BTB: In Memoriam: The life of Santa Ana Police K9 Puskas
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from…
New Santa Ana officer casts big shadow
Jackson Egg is accustomed to being a big man on campus. At 6-foot-6 and 260…
Best of BTB: Starting this week we will unveil top stories from our archives
Behind the Badge launched 10 years ago on a simple notion: to tell the stories…
Santa Ana officers feted by Fairhaven Memorial Park with Responder First Awards
Whether it was taking down vicious gang members or providing expert testimony to help arrest…
Santa Ana Police Department showcases itself at National Night Out
The Santa Ana Police Department’s caravan of community-building alit at Cabrillo Park for the annual…
Behind the Badge snares three awards in OC Press contest
Stories about how being at Ground Zero inspired an officer’s life’s work, how a field…