Moments ago, 2 of our Sheriff Deputies were shot in Compton and were transported to a local hospital. They are both still fighting for their lives, so please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. We will update this thread with information as it becomes available.

Man will spend life behind bars after pleading guilty to killing two young boys - Behind the Badge: behindthebadge.com/man-will-spend…

No simple answers for police leaders tasked with training law enforcement - Behind the Badge behindthebadge.com/no-simple-answ…

Santa Ana’s civilian investigative assistant helps bring criminals to justice - Behind the Badge: behindthebadge.com/santa-anas-civ…

Brea police officer and family say goodbye to retired narcotics K9 - Behind the Badge behindthebadge.com/brea-police-of…

Wow this deputy had patience. fb.watch/5hFVHj2GfH/

A tragic start to Law Enforcement Memorial Week - Behind the Badge behindthebadge.com/a-tragic-start…

Bakersfield Police Department attracts recruits with affordability to the California housing market - Behind the Badge behindthebadge.com/bakersfield-po…

An unexpected service call turns into unexpected friendship for Bakersfield police officer - Behind the Badge: behindthebadge.com/an-unexpected-…

Day 19 since symptoms appeared. Quarantined immediately. Day 9 in hospital. Oxygen now to 5 liters/40%. Off forced air. I was wrong. I pray my experience is a lesson to whomever you are. I deeply appreciate your prayers.

Facebook is down. Does that mean we can start feeling sane again? #madnessofthecrowd

Fear of crime and lawlessness are growing across the country - Behind the Badge behindthebadge.com/fear-of-crime-…

From goat farming to law enforcement for new Bakersfield police officer - Behind the Badge: behindthebadge.com/from-goat-farm…

‘Why would anyone want to be a cop today?’ - Behind the Badge: behindthebadge.com/why-would-anyo…

Column: Four challenges law enforcement will face in 2023 - Behind the Badge behindthebadge.com/column-four-ch…

My column for Behind the Badge Tyre Nichols arrest 'disturbing and disgusting' - Behind the Badge: behindthebadge.com/tyre-nichols-a…

A young officer shot and killed in my mothers hometown. Praying for all those affected by this senseless killing. Suspect was on felony probation and wanted at the time of the shooting. fresnobee.com/news/local/cri…

Facilitating a class in San Diego today. Tough job but someone’s got to do it.

Hear the sinister reason many trafficked girls call their pimps ‘Daddy’ My interview with Happy Medina. Retired trafficing investigator. youtu.be/WajSze4M4Tg?si… via YouTube