Behind the Badge
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College athlete finds the team he needs at Bakersfield Police Department
While studying at California State University, Bakersfield, Jacob Thalin took the usual courses: math, biology, English, and the artistry of…
Santa Ana kids treated to holiday happiness during police department gift giveaway
All it took was an Instagram post. By the time the post was deleted an hour later, word had spread…
Santa Ana Police K9 Puskas became famous on Feb. 26, 2018. The then 9-year-old Dutch shepherd had dramatically helped apprehend…
Editor’s Note: This press release was originally published by the Tustin Police Department on April 22, 2022. On Friday, April…
Bakersfield Police Detective Aaron Watkins is a firm believer in the saying “dress for the job you want,” which is…
Behind the Badge goes behind the scenes at the Tustin Police Department, honoring those who answer the calls. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MD2AQobzgE
Attempting to join the ranks of the Tustin Police Department, or any police agency, is no small task but for…
Police dispatchers perform a vital service to departments in large, complex cities like Santa Ana. In doing work that is…