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California nonprofit wants to leave no K-9 unprotected
She calls herself the “fairy godmother of bulletproof vests for K-9s.” OK, so that may sound like a niche position.…
Orange County’s cowboy Sheriff Gates left an enduring legacy
The image of the Western cowboy lawman is so ingrained in American culture as to become cliched. But while Marshal…
A historically bad winter with storms and flooding, preceded by several years of record wildfire seasons, have tested Californians and…
The Santa Ana Police Department is Orange County’s first law enforcement agency to join a nationwide pledge to have 30…
For the first time, the Santa Ana Police Department fielded a 24-woman, all-female relay team for the 120-mile LAPRAAC Baker…
For the nearly 50 women who rose early to test their stamina on a cloudy, cold Saturday morning, it was…
The TV police comedy-drama “CHiPs” first sparked Sgt. John Hedges’ interest in law enforcement when he was just a boy.…
When it comes to first responders, dispatchers are often the unsung heroes behind the scenes. They are the first voice…