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Testing and Orientation Dates
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Reserve Deputy Testing Testing begins promptly at 6:00 a.m. Applicants are requested to arrive by 5:30 a.m. in appropriate physical training attire. Testing consists of a pre-screen, written exam, physical agility test, and an oral board interview. Testing takes several hours, please plan to be onsite all day. 2026 Testing...
Teen Academy
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We are excited to offer two teen academies in the summer for young adults, ages 16 to 18. The Teen Academy is a five-day intensive workshop designed to be a fun, hands-on experience for young adults to learn about the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Teens will learn about the training...
Peace Officer Records Releases
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Amendments to Penal Code section 832.7 require the release of law enforcement records relating to officer-involved shootings, uses of force resulting in death or great bodily injury, and sustained findings against peace officers of dishonesty, prejudice or discrimination, unreasonable or excessive force, failure to intervene, or sexual assault, as defined...
North Patrol
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Captain Matt Timmins serves as the Chief of Police Services for the North Patrol Bureau. North Patrol provides police services for the more than 70,000 residents of unincorporated Orange County. Dozens of unincorporated county islands are located in Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Brea, Garden Grove, Orange, Santa Ana, Tustin, La Mirada...
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North Operations
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North Operations, based at Sheriff’s Headquarters in Santa Ana, is responsible for patrol services in the north Orange County unincorporated areas and contract police services for the cities of Yorba Linda, Stanton, and Villa Park. North Operations is responsible for specialized law enforcement functions including the Security Bureau, Special Events...
S.A.F.E.
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The Strategy, Accountability, Focus, and Evaluation (S.A.F.E.) Division reviews, enhances, and creates Department policies, improves safety through compliance with all mandates, and reduces liability. It produces statistical reports, analyzes trends, and assists injured employees in their recovery and return to work. It investigates alleged misconduct by Department employees, conducts operational...
Required Training/Inspection(s)
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The applicant shall not be required to pay for any training courses prior to the initial determination of whether the applicant is a disqualified person pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 26202. New applicants must complete a course no less than 16 hours to include at least...
About OCSheriff
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The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is among the largest in the nation, providing exemplary law enforcement services focused on a collaborative, dedicated and innovative approach to public safety. Our nearly 4,000 sworn and professional staff are committed to serving the needs of Orange County through six organizational Commands comprised of...
National Prescription Take Back Day
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National Prescription Take Back Day is Saturday, October 24 from 10 AM to 2 PM Did you know 60-70% of teens report their home medicine cabinet as their source for drugs? Please take this opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted and expired prescription medication. Don't let your medicine cabinet be...
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