Behind the Badge
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Perseverance and a helping hand helps new recruit become a Bakersfield police officer
Ian Whittington grew up in the wine country town of Atascadero in California’s scenic central coast and always knew he…
A career change for a disc jockey leads him to Bakersfield Police Department
Mike Broida grew up in Bakersfield and spent most of his 20s working as a DJ at parties, weddings, or…
For an hour a day, they go hardcore. With the music on, the doors open, and plenty of water nearby,…
They’re called “frequent fliers,” but they never earn bonus miles or get bumped to first class. In law enforcement, the…
David Rosa’s job was saving lives. While the Long Beach Fire Department captain was attempting to do exactly that, it…
Mike Price, a 20-year resident of Anaheim, ventured out Friday evening, June 29, to grab some carne asada for dinner…
Eric Velazquez grew up with a respect for law enforcement. But as far as actually wearing the badge? “I was…
For Jared Steingraber, 1995 was a landmark year. He and his wife, Teena, had their first child, a son, Tanner.…