
Jiu-jitsu enthusiast finds career, advancement opportunity at Santa Ana PD
0Zachary Jezulin was destined for a career in law enforcement. His brother, Nick, is a detective with the Westminster Police Department and his father, Michael, served with the Torrance Police Department for 30 years, retiring as a lieutenant. In choosing his agency, Jezulin wanted to be active, combat crime, and make a difference in the community on a grassroots level. He also wanted to navigate his own journey. “I knew already that I wanted to be a police officer,” Jezulin said. “And when it came to choosing, I wanted to make my own path rather than being a shadow at…

Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives on Tuesdays and…

To mark our 10th anniversary, we are sharing some of our top stories from our archives. This one was originally…

Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives on Tuesdays and…

Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives on Tuesdays and…