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Assembly Bill (AB) 481 - Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition and Use Policy

Assembly Bill (AB) 481 added California Government Code sections 7070-7072 requiring law enforcement agencies to obtain approval of the applicable governing body, by adoption of a military equipment use policy prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment, as defined . AB 481...

Professional Standards

The Professional Standards Division functions include all pre-employment processing and the maintenance of personnel records on all Sheriff-Coroner Department employees. The Command coordinates employee records with County Personnel; ensures the department's compliance with State and Federal employment laws and statutes; receives and processes applications for and issues various county licenses...

PUBLIC MEETINGS

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 to be translated. Upcoming...

Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Deputy Sheriff Trainee (DST) is an entry level non-sworn training position. DST's are required to attend a paid 26 week P.O.S.T. Certified Sheriffs Training Academy, plus a 2-week training academy. In the Academy, DSTs will develop the minimum skills required for entry into a Law Enforcement career as a Deputy...

Information Management

The Information Management Bureau consists of eight separate units: Central Warrant Repository (CWR) is a 24/7 operation, responsible for maintaining data in the Automated Warrant Service System (AWSS) for all active warrants issued by all Orange County Courts. CWR provides warrant related support to local/state/national law enforcement agencies, the Orange...

Citizens' Academy

2026 Citizens’ Academy The application period for the 2026 Citizens' Academy is now closed. About the Citizens' Academy The Orange County Sheriff’s Department offers a county-wide Citizens’ Academy once per year. The Citizens’ Academy is a 9-week informational series designed to give Orange County residents an inside, in-depth look at...

CPRA Request Guidelines

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...

22-101/22-026746 Sexual Assault as defined by 832.7b1

In August of 2022 sexual assault allegations were made against a Deputy and an investigation resulted in filing of criminal charges, as well as termination of employment.

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22-027228 Use of Force

In August of 2022, deputies were involved in a use of in the city of Ladera Ranch. The Use of force was determined to be in policy.

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Airport Fire Debris Flow

Public Information Map iFrames are not supported on this page. Please utilize the interactive mapping above to familiarize yourself with potential evacuation areas and the resources below to learn more on how you can prepare. How to prepare for storms in fire burned areas How to prepare for storms in...