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Santa Ana police basketball tournament supports Explorer program
Dozens of off-duty Santa Ana police detectives played in a charity basketball tournament at Wintersburg…
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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.…
Homegrown Sergeant brings values from sports, hard work to Santa Ana PIO job
It’s a long way from picking strawberries at her mother’s side in Irvine to her…
Police agencies survive hot times in desert from Baker to Vegas
The times are in, the antibiotic ointments have been applied, and the elastic bandages have…
Law enforcement agencies compete in 36th Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay
They have trained and pushed themselves. They are pumped up and primed to go. Starting…
Meet Santa Ana Police Department’s newest K9 combo
Santa Ana Police Department K9 Officer Rik still bears the marks of his latest encounter.…
Retiring SAPD gang unit detective launched legendary capers during his career
They call them “Launi capers.” When Detective Jeff Launi heads out on a case, you…
Santa Ana detectives bring comfort to family of girl hospitalized after accidental fall through window
Being parents themselves, Santa Ana Police Department detectives empathize with the family of a 3-year-old…