On April 3, 2019 deputies were involved in a use of force in the unincorporated area of Fullerton. The use of force was determined to be within policy. Link to responsive records - https://cpraazlrshotprod1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/cpraprod1/Mediazip/UOF/UOF.19-012737.zip Please note that due to the size of the files, and depending on download speeds, it could take several minutes for the files to open.
On July 15, 2019 deputies were involved in a use of force in the unincorporated are of La Mirada. The subject was pronounced deceased at the scene. The use of force was determined to be within policy. Link to responsive records - https://cpraazlrshotprod1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/cpraprod1/Mediazip/UOF/UOF.19-027020.zip Please note that due to the size of the files, and depending on download speeds, it could take several minutes for the files to open.
On September 11, 2019 deputies were involved in a use of force in the city of Lake Forest. The use of force was determined to be within policy. Link to responsive records https://cpraazlrshotprod1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/cpraprod1/Mediazip/UOF/UOF.19-035017.zip
Please note that due to the size of the files, and depending on download speeds, it could take several minutes for the files to open.
Welcome to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department - an agency dedicated to providing law enforcement service with integrity. Here, we put our community first and are focused on finding innovative ways to create safer neighborhoods through several public safety initiatives: Proactively preventing crime Reducing the prevalence of drugs in our...
North Investigations consists of general criminal investigations and in-custody court liaison crimes. The seven investigators assigned to this detail are responsible for investigating crimes committed in the contract City of Villa Park, all county facilities, county parks (including Irvine park and Mile Square park), and the following unincorporated areas of...
Crime Prevention specialists serve the cities of Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano, and San Clemente. The goal of crime prevention is the deterrence and reduction of crime through active community efforts. Information is disseminated to citizens and local businesses to increase awareness. Neighborhood and Business Watch...
Below is a highlight video shown at the Medal of Valor Ceremony on April 17, 2025.
Sheriff Human Resources screens all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, the more qualified candidates will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. Written Exam / Pre-Screen: (Pass/Fail) Those who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the written exam / physical agility test via...
The Orange County Crime Laboratory (OCCL) provides all law enforcement agencies in Orange County, California, with forensic evidence examination and crime scene response services to recognize, collect, and evaluate physical evidence from criminal investigations. The OCCL has grown from a one-man operation in 1948 to its present-day staff of 160...
Captain Ryan Buhr serves as the Chief of Police Services for the city of Aliso Viejo. Aliso Viejo contracts with the Sheriff’s Department for all law enforcement needs. The captain oversees three sergeants, 18 patrol deputies, two deputies assigned to the city’s Special Enforcement Team, one and one half investigator...
