DANA POINT, Ca. (Sept. 21, 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. On Thursday, Sept. 24, deputies will be looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians...
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Sept. 11, 2020): In January 2020, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department identified a potential discrepancy with military orders submitted by a Deputy Sheriff. After this discovery, the Sheriff directed a review of all orders submitted by United States Armed Forces reservists. Several employees were believed to have...
STANTON, Calif. (May 10, 2019)- The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation Monday, May 13, in an effort to lower deaths and injuries. View PDF
SAN CLEMENTE, Ca. (May 8, 2020) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Tuesday, May 12, looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes. View PDF
DANA POINT, Ca. (July 10, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. View PDF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Ca. (March 25, 2019) - The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Traffic Division will launch a special enforcement effort on Wednesday, March 27, to target distracted driving in the city of San Juan Capistrano. View PDF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Ca. (Aug. 5, 2020) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Saturday, Aug. 8, in the city of San Juan Capistrano looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes. View PDF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Ca. (Aug. 7, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. View PDF
SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 12, 2019) – St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by millions across the country, often culminating in parties where drinking is involved. Sadly, this leads to tragedies on our roadways because of drivers who choose to leave parties impaired. View PDF
Medal for Merit: OCSD Sergeant grows program focused on school safety Sergeant Darren Braham was assigned to the Juvenile Justice Services Bureau where he oversees the School Mobile Assessment and Resources Team (SMART) and serves as the Department’s School Resource Officer (SRO) Coordinator. After being sworn into office, Sheriff Barnes...