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Best of BTB: Tustin PD’s Officer of the Year: Influencing police perception from Compton to Tustin
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives on Tuesdays and…

Best of BTB: Thousands gather at Honda Center to remember Huntington Beach Officer Nicholas Vella
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…