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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 time came to announce Robert…
Most people will never understand what it’s like to be a cop
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives on Tuesdays and…
It doesn’t get much more American on the Fourth of July than fireworks after a day of parades, barbecues, and…
Stories about how being at Ground Zero inspired an officer’s life’s work, how a field training officer turned a hunch…
We’ve all seen the romanticized pictures on TV shows like “Fire Country” and “Chicago Fire,” and in movies such as…
The Santa Ana Police Department encouraged officers to don denim for a day. SAPD officers wore blue jeans to take…
It’s all about the kids — and about encouraging them to consider careers in law enforcement and shy away from potential…
Residents of Orange County can breathe a sigh of relief. While fear of crime and violence remain concerns of daily…