On September 14, 1974 two men off-roading on a fire road found a deceased man on the side of the trail in present-day Aliso Viejo. The man’s death was initially determined an accident due to alcohol and diazepam intoxication, and investigators worked to identify the man. John Doe’s fingerprints were...

Two Lake Elsinore teens went missing in August 1970 and were later found deceased in San Juan Capistrano. Sixteen-year-old Edwin Miller and 13-year-old Genise Rispin were last seen around 9 p.m. on Aug. 27, 1970 when they left Crane’s Lakeside Park in Lake Elsinore. It is believed that the teens...

The Southwest Operations Division provides professional and caring law enforcement services to more than 305,000 residents within our division. The seven contract cities of Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano are all within the Southwest Operations area of responsibility. The...

The Regional Traffic Bureau is located at the Aliso Viejo Sheriff’s Station. It is comprised of sworn and professional staff members including a Sergeant, Deputy Sheriffs, Investigative Assistants, Office Specialists, and a Staff Specialist. The Traffic Bureau provides specialized traffic enforcement, as well as traffic collision analysis, DUI enforcement, towing...

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...

Vessel Launching Trailered vessels may be launched at the Newport Dunes Aquatic Park located at 1131 Back Bay Dr. in Newport Beach. For additional information please call (949)729-3863. Cost October - April: Monday - Thursday: $10 Friday - Sunday: $15 May - September: Monday - Thursday: $15 Friday - Sunday...

Vessel Launching Trailered vessels may be launched at the Embarcadero Marina located at 34512 Embarcadero Dr. in Dana Point. The Embarcadero Marina can accommodate almost any vessel on a trailer. The six-lane launch ramp area is available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. For trailers or boats...

NOTE: Access to the ocean is gained only through the Seal Beach Weapons Station by way of Anaheim Bay. No personal watercraft may be operated within this area. ALL personal watercraft must be towed through this area. There are no exceptions. In addition, vessels must be under power when transiting...

Salary Deputy Sheriff I (Entry Level): $ 42.41/hour, $88,212.80 annually Deputy Sheriff I (Maximum): $60.85/hour, $126,5680 annually Deputy Sheriff II (Maximum): $64.28 hour/ $133,702.40 annually Plus, Incentive Pay For: Bilingual Shift Differential POST Certifications Special Assignment Field Training Officer Benefits The County of Orange offers a comprehensive benefit package to...

Captain David Pultz serves as the Chief of Police Services for the city of Lake Forest. Lake Forest contracts with the Sheriff's Department for law enforcement services. Staff includes five Sergeants, three Investigators, 37 Deputies, an Investigative Assistant, five Community Services Officers, and a Crime Prevention Specialist. Services provided through...