Body DET handles specific crime problems or concerns of south county communities. The Directed Enforcement Team is comprised of a sergeant, an investigator, nine deputies and two deputy probation officers. The deputies assigned to DET receive advanced training on intelligence gathering, surveillance techniques, and search warrant preparation and service. They are...

Body Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T) responds to traffic collision scenes at the request of field officers, for the investigation of fatal or major injury, high-profile, or complex collision incidents. In addition, deputy sheriffs assigned to M.A.I.T. are increasingly being requested to provide assistance to other divisions or agencies with scene...

Body North Investigations consists of general criminal investigations and in-custody court liaison crimes. The seven investigators assigned to this detail are responsible for investigating crimes committed in the contract City of Villa Park, all county facilities, county parks (including Irvine park and Mile Square park), and the following unincorporated areas of...

Body Crime Prevention specialists serve the cities of Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano, and San Clemente. The goal of crime prevention is the deterrence and reduction of crime through active community efforts. Information is disseminated to citizens and local businesses to increase awareness. Neighborhood and Business Watch...

Body Below is a highlight video shown at the Medal of Valor Ceremony on April 17, 2025.

Body Sheriff Human Resources screens all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, the more qualified candidates will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. Written Exam / Pre-Screen: (Pass/Fail) Those who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the written exam / physical agility test via...

Body The Orange County Crime Laboratory (OCCL) provides all law enforcement agencies in Orange County, California, with forensic evidence examination and crime scene response services to recognize, collect, and evaluate physical evidence from criminal investigations. The OCCL has grown from a one-man operation in 1948 to its present-day staff of 160...

Body Captain Ryan Buhr serves as the Chief of Police Services for the city of Aliso Viejo. Aliso Viejo contracts with the Sheriff’s Department for all law enforcement needs. The captain oversees three sergeants, 18 patrol deputies, two deputies assigned to the city’s Special Enforcement Team, one and one half investigator...

Body PRINTS: Right Thumb CORONER CASE NUMBER: 00-01155-AO SEX: Male RACE: Hispanic DATE of DEATH: 2/15/00 DEATH CLASSIFICATION: Accident AGE Est. LOW: 40 AGE Est. HIGH: 55 EYES: Brown HAIR: Black HGT. Inches: 65 WEIGHT LBS: 151 CITY OF DEATH: Orange LOCATION FOUND: 4700 W. 1st Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703...

Body Air S quats Starting Position: Standing with feet more than shoulder width apart. Squat as deep as possible with hips back and heels on the ground. At the same time, lift both arms to shoulder height. Explode from the squat position, contracting glutes and return to starting position. Broad Jump...