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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…
Officers pay mental and physical price responding to hundreds of critical incidents over a career
Dr. Heather Williams, founder of Premier First Responder Psychological Services, came of age professionally in an era when increased attention…
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…
The first thing you notice about Officer Macarena Garner is she’s about 5 feet tall. Maybe 5’1” when she’s wearing…