The Sheriff Department’s Technical Investigations Unit conducts special investigations which often require the use of advanced surveillance equipment and tactics, resource networking, and undercover operations. They perform threat assessments and threat management regarding threats against Orange County employees. The team also monitors subjects in the Armed Prohibited Persons System (APPS)...

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...

The Sheriff Department’s Highway Interdiction Team (HIT) was formed in 2008 to disrupt and dismantle Drug Trafficking Organizations’ (DTO) transportation of illegal narcotics into and through Orange County. The team is comprised of three full-time deputies with K-9 partners. The team works hand in hand with the Sheriff’s Narcotic Teams...

The Special Investigation Bureau (SIB) is designed and administered to deter, investigate and suppress all violations of law related to narcotics, vice/human trafficking, and gang related crimes. The bureau’s captain is administratively responsible for the day-to-day operations. SIB is divided into multiple components; Gang Enforcement, Narcotics, Vice/Human Trafficking, Technical Investigations...

Regional Narcotics Suppression Program The Regional Narcotics Suppression Program (RNSP) was established in December 1986 through the collaborative efforts of various Orange County Police Chiefs and the Sheriff to execute a targeted approach to investigate and prosecute individuals engaged in high-level drug trafficking and money laundering. Today, the RNSP remains...

The Family Protection Detail investigates all felony and misdemeanor cases of domestic violence, physical child abuse, child neglect, elder abuse, adult dependent care abuse, and domestic violence restraining order violations. These investigations are in-depth and can include comprehensive interviews, collection and inventory of evidence, facilitation of medical exams or evaluations...

The responsibilities of the Homicide Detail consist of investigating death-related crimes, officer involved shootings, missing person reports, and other criminal investigations as assigned. The detail consists of one Sergeant, Investigators and Investigative Assistants who respond to and process many cases. The Sergeant is available at all times to coordinate and...

The Custody Intelligence Unit (CIU) operates under the Investigations and Special Operations Command, specializing in the investigation of jail-related crimes. These include escapes, assaults on inmates and staff, and the smuggling of narcotics and other contraband into the jail. CIU provides critical investigative support to Custody Operations and collaborates with...

National Prescription Take Back Day is Saturday, April 26 from 10 AM to 2 PM Did you know 60-70% of teens report their home medicine cabinet as their source for drugs? Please take this opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted and expired prescription medication. Don't let your medicine cabinet be...