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How to help victims of the Los Angeles fires
The Eaton and Palisades fires have taken a devastating toll on residents of Los Angeles County, with, to date, 24…
Best of BTB: 2016 Special Report: 164 on-duty cops shot so far this year
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives on Tuesdays and…
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…
As swan songs go, this was a pretty good one. Santa Ana Police Sgt. Dominic Padilla has been one of…
The Santa Ana Police Department took a moment to reflect on the past year — a uniquely active time for the…
On a sunny morning in the Irvine Spectrum area, it’s hard to believe anything bad happened here. Before being taken…