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...

2025 Citizens’ Academy The 2025 Citizens' Academy will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. beginning on July 3 and ending on August 28. The application window is now closed. About the Citizens' Academy The Orange County Sheriff’s Department offers a county-wide Citizens’ Academy once per year...

Assembly Bill (AB) 481 added California Government Code sections 7070-7072 requiring law enforcement agencies to obtain approval of the applicable governing body, by adoption of a military equipment use policy prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment, as defined . AB 481...

It is the right of every person regardless of race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, to be secure and protected from fear, intimidation, and physical harm caused by the activities of violent groups and individuals. All reported cases of hate crimes are fully investigated by the Sheriff's Department...

NOTE: The upcoming 2025 Teen Academies are full and and the application period is now closed. 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...

Date Course Title Location Hours POST Plan August 28-29, 2025 Pediatric Death Investigation Santa Ana 16 N/A September 29-October 10, 2025 Basic Death Investigation Santa Ana 80 IV October 27, 2025 Drowning Death Investigation Santa Ana 8 N/A December 2, 2025 Fire Death Investigation Santa Ana 8 IV Student Parking...