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Four outstanding officers honored by Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary
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Best of BTB: Santa Ana Police Department’s success highlights value of pre-academy

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Best of BTB: Anaheim Police use unconventional methods to clean up problem houses

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Best of BTB: Bicyclists for 10th annual Code 3 for a Cause begin the ride from Sacramento to Westminster

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May 13, 2025 0

Best of BTB: Pasadena Police Sergeant finds success combining family time and home school

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May 9, 2025 0

Best of BTB: A county in Missouri and its new clinician innovate bold new approach to monitor and address mental health

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May 6, 2025 0

Best of BTB: Santa Ana homicide detective runs youth mariachi nonprofit, providing life-enriching outlet for kids

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Best of BTB: Mental Health Day is a daily reality for members of Anaheim PD’s PERT

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Best of BTB: O.C. Sheriff’s Department adds two new members to agency – the four-legged kind

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