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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…
SACRAMENTO, CA – State Sen. Josh Newman led an effort to secure $8 million to bolster and expand the successful…
On July 18, 2022, a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy was shot and wounded. The deputy was investigating a call…
A steady stream of curious onlookers and supporters of the Tustin Police Department visited the department’s booth at the SoCal…
The Tustin Police Department honored its dedicated crew of volunteers with a banquet at Zov’s Bistro in Tustin. Due to…
Over his career as a police K9 for Westminster Police Department, Pako has held many jobs: patrol, narcotics, and most…
As a Bakersfield police detective, Jessica Amos has had her share of assignments where she must blend into a crowd.…