By Jessica Peralta Even before he became a police officer, Steve Booth knew one thing: He wanted to become a K9 handler. That was more than 15 years ago. But his dream […]
Police force doubles down on dogs
Four-legged Kody finally joins the force
By Jessica Peralta With 85-pound, sable-red German shepherd, Kody, attached firmly to the other end of the jute toy in his hand, Garden Grove Police Department Cpl. John Bankson finally has found […]
Night Out connects public safety to public
By Jessica Peralta Sara Oyco and her husband, DJ, walked through Westminster Mall’s parking lot with their two young children, exploring the police, fire and city booths set up Aug. 1 […]
Fallen police officers are remembered
By Jessica Peralta Students from Westminster’s Westmont Elementary School submitted essays on why it’s important to remember fallen officers. Fourth-grader Allie Espinosa, fourth-grader Sherlin Clara and fifth-grader Jesse Garcia were selected […]
New police chief Ralph Ornelas is sworn in
By Jessica Peralta Members of the law enforcement community and their families gathered together Wednesday, March 29 at the Westminster Rose Center for the swearing-in ceremony of new police Chief Ralph Ornelas. […]
New WPD chief prizes community bond
By Jessica Peralta Over his 36 1/2 years in law enforcement, Ralph Ornelas has seen the benefits of working closely with communities to help reduce crime and serve residents. Now, as the […]
Outreach serving mental health needs
By Jessica Peralta Garden Grove Police Officer Roger Flanders and Mental Health Specialist Peg Peterson walk up to the man sitting on a beach chair along the sidewalk, his belongings piled high […]
