Body The Information Management Bureau consists of eight separate units: Central Warrant Repository (CWR) is a 24/7 operation, responsible for maintaining data in the Automated Warrant Service System (AWSS) for all active warrants issued by all Orange County Courts. CWR provides warrant related support to local/state/national law enforcement agencies, the Orange... Links in this section relate to Body

Body Date Course Title Location Hours POST Plan September 28 - October 9, 2026 Basic Death Investigation Santa Ana 80 IV November 12 - 13, 2026 Pediatric Death Investigation Santa Ana 16 IV December 8, 2026 Drowning Death Investigation Santa Ana 8 IV

Body The Airport Police Services Bureau provides law enforcement services and security for the residents and visitors of Orange County on the publicly owned property at John Wayne Airport. This includes the protection of all persons and property through the enforcement of laws, security regulations and procedures. The bureau works closely...

Body What is the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)? In September of 2003, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) was signed into law. PREA is a federal mandate of “Zero Tolerance” to sexual assaults on a national forum. PREA is the first national law to be passed addressing sexual assault behind...

Body The Court Operations division offers cost effective, professional civil process services. Every effort will be made to serve documents in a timely manner and to make what is often a difficult situation manageable. Instructions for Service of Process Each request for civil process services must include instructions signed by the...

Body Inmates are permitted to send and receive unlimited correspondence. The only exception is when there is reasonable cause to justify limitations for reasons of public safety or facility order, or to prevent violation of state or federal law. All incoming/outgoing mail is subject to search prior to being delivered. Facility...

Body The Records Division consists of five bureaus: Discovery, Information Management, Inmate Records, Media Analysis , and Property & Evidence Discovery is responsible for case and records information processing required for the prosecution of offenders for the Orange County District Attorney’s office. Information Management maintains departmental records such as crime reports... Links in this section relate to Body

Body The Financial and Administrative Services Division provides administrative, financial, and law enforcement contract services that are essential to provide high-quality service to our community. The division strives for excellence in fiscal planning, cost analysis, procurement, contract, audit, payroll, jail cashiering and accounting operations support.

Body Captain Mike Woodroof serves as the Harbormaster for the Harbor Patrol Bureau. The Harbor Patrol Bureau provides around-the-clock law enforcement, marine fire fighting and search/rescue services along the 48 miles of Orange County coastline and within the county's three major harbors at Newport Beach, Sunset-Huntington and Dana Point. In response...

Body The Coroner Division of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department leads the Homeless Death Review Committee, commissioned by Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes in January 2022. The Committee includes broad representation of technical experts from county agencies, municipal police departments, hospitals, and non-profits. The Committee explores the root causes of homeless...