Juvenile Services hosts a broad series of programs that covers early intervention programs, investigations, school violence prevention, and juvenile diversion. It also includes outreach and community forum programs that inform parents about issues they may find beneficial. Juvenile Services is overseen by the South Patrol Bureau Commander, and includes two...

Transit Operations serves our community by land, sea and air. Airport Police Services The Sheriff’s Department provides a multidisciplinary policing strategy for John Wayne Airport that includes security enhancements, proactive explosive and narcotics searches, dignitary protection and high-visibility patrols. We also place a great emphasis on connecting with our community...

Lake Forest * Mission Viejo * Rancho Santa Margarita * Unincorporated Southeast Operations approaches policing with patience, compassion and a dedication to service. With additional funding from the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council, Southeast Operations has expanded services for school safety initiatives, including the School Mobile Assessment and Resource Team (SMART)...

North Operations, based at Sheriff’s Headquarters in Santa Ana, is responsible for patrol services in the north Orange County unincorporated areas and contract police services for the cities of Yorba Linda , Stanton , and Villa Park . North Operations is responsible for specialized law enforcement functions including the Security...

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...

Submit the following documents with your application: Valid California Driver’s License or California ID Card (an ID card will only be accepted if you do not possess a driver's license from another state) One color photo of you, similar to a passport or selfie on a white well lit background...

CCW Licensing Fee Information Initial License 90 days License Standard License Judicial License Live Scan $71.00* $93.00* $115.00* Local $169.00 $169.00 $169.00 (Valid for 90 days) (Valid for 2 years) (Valid for 3 years) *Does not include Live Scan fingerprint service fee charged by service provider. The initial live scan...

Modifications are allowed for approved CCW listed firearms so long as all parts/modifications are legal in the State of California . All firearm modifications must be inspected at the time of training to ensure the firearm is in safe working order. If a modification(s) is done after the issuance of...

The CCW license does not define magazine capacity, just the firearm model, serial number, and caliber. If the magazine and firearm are legal to possess in the State of California , and the firearm is approved to be listed on the license, a CCW license holder may carry. California firearms...

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...