We understand residents want to educate themselves with the latest and most accurate information on COVID-19 to keep themselves and their loved one’s information safe. Unfortunately, there are scammers who look to capitalize on such situations and attempt to steal or exploit personal information.  

The Sheriff’s Department has seen an increase in malicious emails, mobile applications and websites promoting fraudulent COVID-19 information. However, there are things you can do to protect your personal information.

Avoid clicking on any email, text or other digital communication that contain the following:

Messages that have CDC or COVID in the email address, but aren’t from a trusted agency

Emails that appear to be from a known source, but the body contains a link and a short message with a tone of urgency

Emails with subjects requiring “immediate action”

Third-party apps or websites that advertise they have the latest COVID-19 information

Text messages containing only a link with a title advertising important COVID-19 information

Remember: For the latest official information on COVID-19, visit trusted sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or World Health Organization. For local updates, visit the Orange County Health Care Agency at ochealthinfo.com/novelcoronavirus.

SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 20, 2020): Based on directives handed down by federal, state and local authorities, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department has implemented measures in response to COVID-19 to protect the health and safety of the public, personnel and those in our custody in Orange County Jail facilities.

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SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 16, 2020): Based on recommendations from local, state and federal health authorities, and as part of the department’s ongoing COVID-19 prevention efforts, the Sheriff’s Department will temporarily suspend public visitation and inmate programming at all Orange County Jail facilities.

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SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 16, 2020): Earlier today, Sheriff Don Barnes issued directives and implemented a strategy for decreasing potential COVID-19 exposure to the community and Department personnel. “Our foremost responsibility is to keep the community safe, while implementing precautionary measures to safeguard the health of the public who rely on our service and the members of the department who respond to their call,” said Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes.

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Join us at 11 locations throughout Orange County on Saturday, October 29 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. to dispose of unwanted, used and expired prescription medication. Free and anonymous, no questions asked. We will not be accepting “sharps.” 

Dana Point Dana Point City Hall 33282 Golden Lantern St. Dana Point, CA 92629

Laguna Hills Laguna Hills Comm. Center 25555 Alicia Pkwy. Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Laguna Niguel Laguna Niguel City Hall 30111 Crown Valley Pkwy. Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Laguna Woods St. Nicholas Catholic Church 24252 El Toro Rd, Laguna Woods, CA 92637

Lake Forest Lake Forest Civic Center 100 Civic Center Dr. Lake Forest, CA 92630

Mission Viejo Mission Viejo City Hall 200 Civic Center Mission Viejo, CA 92691

RSM RSM City Hall 22112 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Rossmoor Rush Park 3021 Blume Drive Rossmoor, CA 90720

San Clemente San Clemente City Hall 910 Negocio San Clemente, CA 92673

Villa Park Villa Park City Hall 17855 Santiago Blvd. Villa Park, CA 92861

Yorba Linda Yorba Linda Police Services 20994 Yorba Linda Blvd. Yorba Linda, CA 92887

SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 13, 2020): Based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and as part of the department’s ongoing COVID-19 prevention efforts, the Sheriff’s Department will temporarily suspend inmate visitation at all Orange County Jail facilities, with the exception of attorney visitation. The temporary suspension will be in effect from Saturday, March 14, through Monday, March 16. The Sheriff’s Department on March 16 will reassess whether to extend the suspension.

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SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 13, 2020): If you plan to have a few cheers for St. Patrick’s Day, remember to plan ahead and have a designated sober driver take you home.St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are one of the biggest drinking nights of the year, which makes it all the more important to let someone who has not been drinking take you home.To help keep the public safe, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol this St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

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STANTON, Ca. (March 13, 2020) – The Sheriff’s Department will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules and responsibilities.

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SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 13, 2020): Based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and as part of the department’s ongoing COVID-19 prevention efforts, the Sheriff’s Department will temporarily suspend inmate visitation at all Orange County Jail facilities, with the exception of attorney visitation.

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SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 12, 2020): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is requesting all potential jail visitors to evaluate the necessity of their visit and limit non-essential jail visits to reduce the possibility of exposure to COVID-19, also known as novel Coronavirus.

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