“I felt like God was telling me, ‘Well, done.’” says LAPD HQ Ofc Plascencia. “Who as an adult gets a chance to rewind to where it all began?” Joe Vargas #lapdcsp Anaheim PD behindthebadge.com/early-encourag…

Four SantaAnaPD #officers were honored for proactive enforcement, dedication, investigation, being team players, & continuing their education. Chief Robert Rodriguez has said winners of Responders First “embody (the PD’s) values and vision.” behindthebadge.com/fairhaven-reco…

After another active year dealing with everything from shootings to life-saving to community-building events, the SantaAnaPD took a moment to recognize its own. behindthebadge.com/santa-ana-poli…

“The dog’s capability is just unfathomable in comparison,” OCFA Capt. Michael Patterson said. “The details in a dog’s nose is absolutely incredible, which is why they’re able to do this job.” Read: behindthebadge.com/orange-county-…

Don’t let the cute factor fool you. These K9s are hardworking detectives who have a long blood line of being “working dogs” and are relentless when it comes to sniffing out their suspect. Archive story: lnkd.in/g88PMags

“I think every opportunity we have to recognize the great work, it’s a cause for celebration,” SantaAnaPD Chief Robert Rodriguez said. More: behindthebadge.com/santa-ana-poli…

One of the most rewarding parts of Adam Sattar’s job as a SantaAnaPD #officer is when he can respond “Yes.” He loves telling his 5YO nephew "yes" in response to the inevitable question, “Did you catch any bad guys today?” Archive story: behindthebadge.com/best-of-btb-di…

It is a chilling scenario. You are opening personal or business mail when suddenly confronted with the dreaded “white powder,” or some other unknown substance. ReadyOC SafeOC #anthrax #HOAX #publicsafety #felony #safety #prank #Crime #criminal Read: behindthebadge.com/white-powder-i…

For SantaAnaPD Sgt. Daniel Baek, life has been a series of twists and turns that brought him to his #lawenforcement #career. Read: behindthebadge.com/from-west-poin… #police #officer #lawenforcement #Leo #WestPoint #SAPD #santaanacalifornia #policeofficer

Behind the Badge won 3 awards — 2 1st place and 1 2nd — at the Orange County Press Club’s 2025 Excellence in Journalism Contest. Read: behindthebadge.com/behind-the-bad… #awards #awardwinning #PressClub #storiesthatmatter #storytelling #journalism #orangecounty

To show the dangers of illegal #fireworks, the OC Sheriff, CA bomb squad set off an #explosive which shattered a watermelon & blew a hole through the table where the fruit had been placed. ReadyOC OCFA Orange City Fire SantaAnaPD Read: behindthebadge.com/explosive-fire…

Seeing the daily damage & trauma can take its toll, but “that’s the job,” Det Kelvin Catlin says of working in the Collision Investigation Unit of the SantaAnaPD. Read: behindthebadge.com/traffic-unit-m…

In the past 18 months, Santa Ana has seen a record 31 fatalities from automobile accidents in 2024 — and most of them are so utterly preventable. Read: behindthebadge.com/traffic-unit-m…

“It’s important to put safety first when traveling,” said Ziggy Azarcon, of Irvine Police Department. Whether traveling by plane, train, or car, SafeOC has safety tips! Read: behindthebadge.com/travel-tips-to… #travel #safety

Do you agree with our picks for top crimes of 2025? What would you add to this list? behindthebadge.com/top-crimes-of-…

Do you agree with our picks? What would you add to this list? See our list: behindthebadge.com/top-crimes-of-…

Federal officials arrested 4 on Dec. 12, for alleged New Year’s Eve bomb plot targeting areas throughout SoCal — law enforcement collaboration combined with community vigilance was key to stopping the terrible act from occurring. SafeOC #safeOC Story: behindthebadge.com/vigilance-by-l…

“You know your community better than anyone,” SafeOC states. “Whether you’re heading to work, walking in your neighborhood, or out in the community, remember that we all have a role in keeping each other safe.” Read: behindthebadge.com/hate-crimes-on…

The shooting by ICE agents in Minneapolis stirred up strong feelings & questions about police shootings. Public reaction is often immediate and emotional. A familiar question follows: How can prosecutors say this was justified? Read: behindthebadge.com/why-courts-oft…

“These attacks always have a planning component, and it’s an opportunity for the public to catch behaviors or actions that seem out of the ordinary,” says Lieutenant Mike Monjaraz, Public Information Officer for the Orange Police Department (California). Learn more: behindthebadge.com/you-can-help-s…