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Best of BTB: Family says goodbye to Riverside Deputy Terrell Young, who died of COVID-19
“On behalf of the president of the United States and the United States Marine Corps, we therefore present this flag…

Best of BTB: In what would be a first, Westminster PD seeks recognition of officer who killed himself on local, state, and national memorials
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives: This story is…

Those who interact with the Westminster Police Department in September may notice something a little different. Throughout this September for…

Alberto Martinez is the director of the Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center (OCIAC), also often known as a fusion center.…

Police officers enforce laws, protect people and property, respond to emergencies, and maintain order — and once in a while, they…

Orange County residents can best cope with natural and man-made disasters by being ready in advance. Disasters can happen at…

Behind the Badge sat down with women who are behind the Women’s Fire Alliance. A non-profit organization dedicated to the…

Behind the Badge was invited to check out the 2nd annual female firefighter career workshop at the Long Beach Fire…