Three Orange County Sheriff’s Department personnel were among 19 honorees at the March 28 Trauma Intervention Program annual Heroes with Heart gala, which recognizes first responders who go above and beyond to show empathy and compassion on the job. TIP is an invaluable resource that first responders often call upon...

SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 13, 2020): Based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and as part of the department’s ongoing COVID-19 prevention efforts, the Sheriff’s Department will temporarily suspend inmate visitation at all Orange County Jail facilities, with the exception of attorney visitation. View PDF

SANTA ANA, Ca. (July 20, 2020) – At approximately 12:30 a.m. Sunday, July 19, an inmate housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana was pronounced deceased at a local hospital. During a facility transfer on Saturday, July 18, deputies noticed the inmate wasn't feeling well and took him...

SAN CLEMENTE, Ca. (Sept. 2, 2020) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, Sept. 4, from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of San Clemente. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and...

SANTA ANA, Ca. (November 9, 2018) - In June 2018, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) became aware of an issue with attorney-client privileged phone calls between inmates and their attorneys. In July 2018, the contractor who provides phone service to inmates in the OCSD jails, Global Tel Link Corporation...

SANTA ANA, Calif. (April 12, 2018)- The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation Saturday, April 14, in an effort to lower deaths and injuries. View PDF

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Oct. 5, 2022): Two men were arrested today in connection with multiple burglaries committed across Southern California since January 2022. The two, along with two additional suspects already in custody on related charges, are suspected of committing residential burglaries in Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Riverside...

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Oct. 7, 2022): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department encourages parents and students to join their classmates and walk, bike, or roll to class October 12. “Walk and Roll to School Day” is celebrated annually to highlight the benefits of exercise and practice pedestrian and road safety with...

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Oct. 7, 2022): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads. “This grant funding allows us to support our ongoing traffic safety efforts in Orange County,”...

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Oct. 7, 2022): October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will raise awareness about the safety of people walking throughout the month, emphasizing that “safe drivers, safe speeds and safe vehicles save lives.” “Whether in a parking lot, crosswalk, or sidewalk, we...