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Hurricane Hillary threatens to dump on California
It doesn’t happen often, but for the first time in a quarter-century weather watchers and experts are bracing for the…
Westminster Police to hold dispatch open house for prospective applicants
When most people think of law enforcement, the first thing that comes to their mind is police officers, detectives, or…
Santa Ana Police Department’s open house and hiring expo was an opportunity for community members to meet staff and learn…
A case that started seven years ago with a 911 call regarding a man found bludgeoned and stabbed to death…
From serving on the Community Oriented Policing Task Force to working as a crime analyst, from helping develop counter-terrorism practices…
When describing the personality of Brandy Watts, the word “enthusiastic” immediately comes to mind, especially when the police dispatcher is…
Cpl. Anthony Bertagna has been the face and voice of the Santa Ana Police Department. Whether there’s a murder in…
It’s often said that the public and police often meet in the worst of times and circumstances. So, it’s especially…