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Best of BTB: ‘Why would anyone want to be a cop today?’
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives: This story is…
Best of BTB: OC’s first female deputy, Alice Chandler, was ‘fierce before fierce was cool’
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, and in recognition of National Police Women’s Day on Sept. 12, Behind…
In a small sweltering room off the main activity space at the Buena Park Boys and Girls Club, six teenagers…
In the world in which we live, preparedness and vigilance are more important than ever. Whether it’s the rise of…
Police and first responders laced ’em up and hit the hardwood for the inaugural “Hoops 4 Hope” 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament…
The Santa Ana Police Department held a gun buyback event recently. The event allowed community members to turn in their…
As the bells tolled the noon hour from Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, evil was afoot in Westminster. Officer Jason Stouffer,…
As the weather heats up, summer vacation lingers and boredom sets in, more kids are venturing indoors and looking for…