Body In June 1980, Santa Ana Register City Editor, Pat O. Riley received a phone call from an anonymous caller. “Dorothy Jane Scott…she was my love. I caught her cheating with another man…she denied having another man…I killed her,” said the unknown male caller. A 32-year-old female by the name of...

Body Captain Naomi Hernandez serves as the Chief of Police Services for South Patrol. South Patrol provides law enforcement services to the 80,000 residents of the South County unincorporated areas of Coto De Caza, Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, Wagon Wheel, Rancho Mission Viejo and the rural neighborhoods located in the Rose...

Body Date Course Title Location Hours POST Plan September 28 - October 9, 2026 Basic Death Investigation Santa Ana 80 IV November 12 - 13, 2026 Pediatric Death Investigation Santa Ana 16 IV December 8, 2026 Drowning Death Investigation Santa Ana 8 IV

Body The Airport Police Services Bureau provides law enforcement services and security for the residents and visitors of Orange County on the publicly owned property at John Wayne Airport. This includes the protection of all persons and property through the enforcement of laws, security regulations and procedures. The bureau works closely...

Body What is the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)? In September of 2003, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) was signed into law. PREA is a federal mandate of “Zero Tolerance” to sexual assaults on a national forum. PREA is the first national law to be passed addressing sexual assault behind...

Body Inmates are permitted to send and receive unlimited correspondence. The only exception is when there is reasonable cause to justify limitations for reasons of public safety or facility order, or to prevent violation of state or federal law. All incoming/outgoing mail is subject to search prior to being delivered. Facility...

Body The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is among the largest in the nation, providing exemplary law enforcement services focused on a collaborative, dedicated and innovative approach to public safety. Our nearly 4,000 sworn and professional staff are committed to serving the needs of Orange County through six organizational Commands comprised of...

Body Special Operations is comprised of three separate bureaus: Special Enforcement Bureau (SWAT section/Hazardous Devices Unit/Tactical Arrest Team/Crisis Negotiators Team/Canine Services/Grants) Mutual-Aid Bureau Air Support Bureau In the event of an incident or disaster, members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will provide much of the first response. It is crucial...

Body Captain Matthew Stafford serves as Chief of Police Services for the city of Stanton. The Orange County Sheriff's Department has provided law enforcement services for Stanton since February of 1988 when the city Police Department and Sheriff’s Department merged. Stanton Police Services includes five sergeants, twenty patrol deputies, one motor...

Body Captain Ryan Anderson serves as Chief of Police Services for the city of Laguna Woods. Since July 1, 1999, the Sheriff’s Department has provided contracted law enforcement services for the city of Laguna Woods which has one of the lowest crime rates of any city in Orange County. The Laguna...