MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (August 15, 2018) - The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) released today an operating plan for Air Search and Rescue that outlines how air operations will be coordinated between the two public service agencies. Air search and rescue responsibilities are, by...

Three Orange County Sheriff’s Department personnel were among 19 honorees at the March 28 Trauma Intervention Program annual Heroes with Heart gala, which recognizes first responders who go above and beyond to show empathy and compassion on the job. TIP is an invaluable resource that first responders often call upon...

SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 13, 2020): Based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and as part of the department’s ongoing COVID-19 prevention efforts, the Sheriff’s Department will temporarily suspend inmate visitation at all Orange County Jail facilities, with the exception of attorney visitation. View PDF

SANTA ANA, Ca. (July 20, 2020) – At approximately 12:30 a.m. Sunday, July 19, an inmate housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana was pronounced deceased at a local hospital. During a facility transfer on Saturday, July 18, deputies noticed the inmate wasn't feeling well and took him...

In Memorium We remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice while wearing the badge of the Orange County Sheriff's Department Retired Sergeant Ira Essoe II "THE MONUMENT" BY SGT. GEORGE HAHN, L.A.P.D (RETIRED) I never dreamed it would be me My name for all eternity Recorded here at this hallowed...

CORONER CASE NUMBER: 96-07901-MU SEX: MALE RACE: HISPANIC DATE of DEATH: Between 1/95 and 6/96 AGE Estimate. LOW: 15, HIGH: 19 EYES: UNK. HAIR: Unknown HEIGHT: 64-68 WEIGHT LBS: 130-160 LOCATION FOUND: Wilderness area E. of Trabuco Creek Rd., 1.7 miles N. of Trabuco Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon CA DEATH...

The 800 MHz Countywide Coordinated Communications System (CCCS) is Orange County's state-of-the-art analog/digital trunked public safety radio communications system. This system provides radio communications services to city and County law enforcement, fire services, public works and lifeguard/marine safety departments in Orange County. The 800 MHz CCCS also allows for interoperability...

SAN CLEMENTE, Ca. (Sept. 2, 2020) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, Sept. 4, from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of San Clemente. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and...

SANTA ANA, Ca. (November 9, 2018) - In June 2018, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) became aware of an issue with attorney-client privileged phone calls between inmates and their attorneys. In July 2018, the contractor who provides phone service to inmates in the OCSD jails, Global Tel Link Corporation...

The Intake Release Center (IRC) is responsible for processing all individuals being booked into, and released from, the Orange County Jail system. The intake process includes extensive medical and mental health screening, classification, and records processing. This is to ensure that incarcerated individuals are appropriately housed and are receiving the...