SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (May 2, 2019)- The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation Saturday, May 4, in an effort to lower deaths and injuries. View PDF

DANA POINT, Ca. (May 30, 2019) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will step up bike and pedestrian safety enforcement operations throughout the city of Dana Point on Monday, June 3, with focused enforcement on collision-causing factors involving motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. View PDF

DANA POINT, Ca. (Sept. 10, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Monday, Sept. 14, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone...

SANTA ANA, Ca. (October 19, 2018) - Please see the link below to a video of Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens providing a statement regarding the use of force that occurred in Stanton on August 19, 2018. View PDF

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Aug. 14, 2020): While many of us have been staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department is reminding everyone who needs to drive to do so while sober.“The dangers of drinking and driving are very real,” said Orange County Sheriff’s Department Sgt...

With Black Friday right around the corner, we know you'll be staying up late to hunt for deals! Before you head out, take a look at these holiday shopping safety tips from OCSD to keep you and your family safe. Driving: • Park in a well-lit area • Keep your...

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Aug. 20, 2018) - As we enter the final stretch of summer spending time at the pool or barbequing with friends and family, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department is driving home the importance of celebrating responsibly by not driving, or riding a motorcycle, impaired. View PDF

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Feb. 1, 2018) - Kickoff on America’s favorite pastime is just about ready to start. For many football fans, when it’s time for Super Bowl LII, everyone’s a fan…and Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is huddling up with the National Highway Traffic...

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Ca. (Sept. 20, 2020) –

In 2017, Orange County public safety officers made a total of 5,403 DUI arrests. Since the passing of Prop 64, which decriminalized marijuana, DUI drug arrests have increased 40 percent in California. DUI drug arrests now exceed those for DUI alcohol in the United States. Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy...