Behind the Badge
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Tustin sergeant helps mold new generations of officers
The TV police comedy-drama “CHiPs” first sparked Sgt. John Hedges’ interest in law enforcement when he was just a boy.…
A face behind the voice at Bakersfield PD’s dispatch unit
When it comes to first responders, dispatchers are often the unsung heroes behind the scenes. They are the first voice…
Gloria Opstad just wanted to say thank you. So late in May, she and Long Beach Italian restaurant, Buona Gente,…
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and need for social distancing, the Tustin Police Department has found a way to stay connected…
In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis earlier this year, as well as subsequent police-involved shootings in Atlanta…
Seven-year-old “Buddy” is a 10-pound chihuahua who hasn’t had to worry about having street smarts. But on September 8th, the…
For the fourth time in nearly a decade, the Tustin Police Department is working to earn what’s described as the…
Just walking into the police station was an experience from the start. From speaking with dispatchers to getting my driver’s…