The Discovery Bureau is part of Records Division and is responsible for processing discovery requests. Discovery refers to the legal process of obtaining evidence or information from prosecuting attorneys and/or law enforcement agencies which investigated or prepared the case against the defendant. When a discovery request is received, an investigative...

The Information Management Bureau consists of eight separate units: Central Warrant Repository (CWR) is a 24/7 operation, responsible for maintaining data in the Automated Warrant Service System (AWSS) for all active warrants issued by all Orange County Courts. CWR provides warrant related support to local/state/national law enforcement agencies, the Orange...

Established in 2020, the Media Analysis Unit is at the forefront of implementing a Body Worn Camera program throughout the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD). On October 20th, 2017, the Integrated Law and Justice Agency of Orange County (ILAJOC) launched a pilot program led by the Orange County District Attorney’s...

Event News & Information Public Information Map View Larger Map Airport Fire Debris Flow Planning Click here to access the Airport Fire Debris Flow resources webpage. Hi-Lo Siren Some of the Sheriff's Department's patrol units are now equipped with a new siren feature to alert residents to evacuation orders during...

Event News & Information Novel Coronavirus Response Information Orange County Health Care Agency's Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) web page Orange County Health Care Agency on Twitter: @ochealth Orange County Health Care Agency on Facebook: @ochealthinfo Public Information Map View Larger Map Partner Agencies Orange County Public Works OCPublicWorks.Com on the web...

Welcome to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department - an agency dedicated to providing law enforcement service with integrity. Here, we put our community first and are focused on finding innovative ways to create safer neighborhoods through several public safety initiatives: Proactively preventing crime Reducing the prevalence of drugs in our...

North Investigations consists of general criminal investigations and in-custody court liaison crimes. The seven investigators assigned to this detail are responsible for investigating crimes committed in the contract City of Villa Park, all county facilities, county parks (including Irvine park and Mile Square park), and the following unincorporated areas of...

Crime Prevention specialists serve the cities of Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano, and San Clemente. The goal of crime prevention is the deterrence and reduction of crime through active community efforts. Information is disseminated to citizens and local businesses to increase awareness. Neighborhood and Business Watch...

Below is a highlight video shown at the Medal of Valor Ceremony on April 17, 2025.

Sheriff Human Resources screens all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, the more qualified candidates will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. Written Exam / Pre-Screen: (Pass/Fail) Those who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the written exam / physical agility test via...