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Video: An active Independence Day with Santa Ana Police Department
The Santa Ana Police Department took Behind the Badge on a ride-along to see what…
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The Santa Ana Police Department offers citizen’s academy to community members
Santa Ana Police Department recently offered an 11-week-long Citizens Academy for community members. During the…
Behind the Badge sweeps up awards in OC Press Club contest
Police departments in 2021 faced unparalleled challenges, from continued difficulties in hiring and retaining quality…
Santa Ana homicide detective runs youth mariachi nonprofit, providing life-enriching outlet for kids
When Santa Ana Police Department Homicide Detective Eddie Nunez’s eldest daughter, Olivia, told him she…
Santa Ana PD carries the flame during return of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
Across four days and traversing Orange County from San Clemente to Los Alamitos, officers and…
K9s, helicopters, and horse patrols: SAPD’s outreach informs community
With a dramatic flyover from the department’s helicopter welcoming visitors, the Santa Ana Police Department…
Santa Ana police basketball tournament supports Explorer program
Dozens of off-duty Santa Ana police detectives played in a charity basketball tournament at Wintersburg…
Santa Ana police, kids from across town bond in free community softball league
Judging by the enthusiasm of the players on the field and in the dugout, and…
In Memoriam: The life of Santa Ana Police K9 Puskas
Santa Ana Police K9 Puskas became famous on Feb. 26, 2018. The then 9-year-old Dutch…
Santa Ana Police Department’s meditation room offers dispatchers a space to decompress
Police dispatchers perform a vital service to departments in large, complex cities like Santa Ana.…