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Fiery candidate and former prosecutor has progressive Los Angeles DA on ropes – with full support of police
Nathan Hochman is enjoying a stroll across Gloria Molina Grand Park on a September morning in the shadow of what…
Best of BTB: The specter of ghost guns in California
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives: This story is…
The phones at Bakersfield Police Department’s communications center urgently ring throughout the day with emergency calls ranging from welfare checks…
For the first time since the pandemic, Westminster and Seal Beach police departments teamed up to cohost a night of…
The Tustin Police Department has recently been looking to add to its ranks by reaching out to officers at other…
After 30 minutes of loud, metal-crunching fun, the only RV still running – albeit barely – in the Motorhome Madness…
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…