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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…
As we are getting through the holiday season and the public wraps up any post-holiday purchases, crime experts warn to…
Samah Barakat celebrated her 40th birthday in the most unforgettable way – fulfilling her dream of becoming a police officer…
While studying at California State University, Bakersfield, Jacob Thalin took the usual courses: math, biology, English, and the artistry of…
All it took was an Instagram post. By the time the post was deleted an hour later, word had spread…
The odds of being caught up in a smash-and-grab robbery during the holiday season are small — though if you were…
When firefighters battle a blaze they face dangers seen and unseen. Although the fire itself is the immediate danger, many…