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Westminster Police K9 Pako adjusts to retired life after successful 7-year career
July 1 was a full day for Westminster Police Department K9 Officer Pako. He handled a steady night of calls,…
Bakersfield Police Department brings aboard specialist to answer mental health calls
The phones at Bakersfield Police Department’s communications center urgently ring throughout the day with emergency calls ranging from welfare checks…
This year’s Law Enforcement Torch Run with the Westminster Police Department saw the annual event’s best turnout in history. The…
After a series of four-hour training sessions, the Beverly Hills Police Department last week became the latest to require nearly…
It was 2014, and Cody Clay had just graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a degree in criminal justice and…
Behind the Badge was honored with 12 awards at the Orange County Press Club’s 2019 Excellence in Journalism Contest, including…
Meet La Habra’s two newest lateral police officers. Officer David Grkinich and Officer Jonathan Gama represent the newest lateral officers…
For new police recruits, the academy is often a daunting and stressful experience. However, Merwin Caiza, a new officer joining the…