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In November of 2019, a deputy was involved in an officer-involved shooting in the unincorporated area of Anaheim. The case was investigated by the Orange County District Attorney's Office and no criminal charges were filed. However, the incident was determined to be outside of policy and the employment was terminated.
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Investigations
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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...
Reporting Law Enforcement Contact
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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...
PUBLIC MEETINGS
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The Emergency Management Council and Operational Area Executive Board meet on a quarterly basis. These meetings are open to the public and agendas are posted below. Please contact us at OAAdmin@ocsheriff.gov if you would like additional information regarding the meetings or any of the agenda items.
Testing and Orientation Dates
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Reserve Deputy Testing Testing begins promptly at 6:00 a.m. Applicants are requested to arrive by 5:30 a.m. in appropriate physical training attire. Testing consists of a pre-screen, written exam, physical agility test, and an oral board interview. Testing takes several hours, please plan to be onsite all day. 2026 Testing...
Coroner Course List
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Date Course Title Location Hours POST Plan January 28, 2026 Fire Death Investigation Santa Ana 80 IV March 4, 2026 Homeless Death Investigation Santa Ana 8 IV March 9 - 20, 2026 Basic Death Investigation Santa Ana 80 IV March 26, 2026 Annual Management Workshop Orange 8 IV May 27...