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...

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.

It is the right of every person regardless of race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, to be secure and protected from fear, intimidation, and physical harm caused by the activities of violent groups and individuals. All reported cases of hate crimes are fully investigated by the Sheriff's Department...

NOTE: The upcoming 2025 Teen Academies are full and and the application period is now closed. We are excited to offer two teen academies in the summer for young adults, ages 16 to 18. The Teen Academy is a five-day intensive workshop designed to be a fun, hands-on experience for...

Date Course Title Location Hours POST Plan August 28-29, 2025 Pediatric Death Investigation Santa Ana 16 N/A September 29-October 10, 2025 Basic Death Investigation Santa Ana 80 IV October 27, 2025 Drowning Death Investigation Santa Ana 8 N/A December 2, 2025 Fire Death Investigation Santa Ana 8 IV Student Parking...