Behind the Badge
News & Features
SAPD shines a light on its top officers, employees in 2023
The Santa Ana Police Department took a moment to reflect on the past year — a uniquely active time for the…
New plaque commemorates deadly ambush of first L.A. Sheriff killed in line of duty
On a sunny morning in the Irvine Spectrum area, it’s hard to believe anything bad happened here. Before being taken…
The Santa Ana Police Department made sure Christmas would be merry for a group of kids who could use some…
When Mark Meyer took the position as an Animal Control Officer at the Bakersfield Police Department, he knew the job…
Think you can’t come from a small department to become a big deal in police circles? Then you don’t know…
As this year ends and a new one begins, I wonder about the collective angst we are all feeling these…
Americans were getting back into the holiday traveling spirit after a year when the COVID-19 pandemic ruined many planned get-togethers.…
While the advent calendar shows Christmas is days away, the holidays were in full swing on Wednesday, December 15 as…