Body In June 1980, Santa Ana Register City Editor, Pat O. Riley received a phone call from an anonymous caller. “Dorothy Jane Scott…she was my love. I caught her cheating with another man…she denied having another man…I killed her,” said the unknown male caller. A 32-year-old female by the name of...

Body The Investigations Division is comprised of the Criminal and Special Investigations Bureau. The division is designated to investigate specific criminal actions which have occurred within the jurisdiction of the Sheriff's Department as well as supporting investigations at the local, state and federal level through cooperation with partner agencies. At the...

Body The Orange County Sheriff’s Department wants Orange County CCW license holders to be informed of the safe and proper way to interact with law enforcement officers while being in possession of concealed firearms. For CCW License Holders in Vehicles Remain calm If driving, safely yield, roll down both front windows...

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 Guidelines for Making a California Public Records Act (CPRA) Request Reports and other documents requested without a subpoena, court order or specific statutory authority will be treated as a request made under the California Public Records Act (CPRA). Many of the Sheriff’s records may be exempt from disclosure under the...

Body Virtual Local Assistance Center (VLAC) Assistance Pets and Animals Emergency Animal Evacuation information Disaster Loss Webpage Disaster Loss – How to Claim a State Tax Deduction Unemployment Benefits Property Loss Tax Relief County of Orange Assessor - Calamities Insurance Assistance Legal Aid Food Assistance Health Housing and Rental Assistance EDD... Links in this section relate to Body

Body Captain Naomi Hernandez serves as the Chief of Police Services for South Patrol. South Patrol provides law enforcement services to the 80,000 residents of the South County unincorporated areas of Coto De Caza, Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, Wagon Wheel, Rancho Mission Viejo and the rural neighborhoods located in the Rose...

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...