Juvenile Services hosts a broad series of programs that covers early intervention programs, investigations, school violence prevention, and juvenile diversion. It also includes outreach and community forum programs that inform parents about issues they may find beneficial. Juvenile Services is overseen by the South Patrol Bureau Commander, and includes two...

Transit Operations serves our community by land, sea and air. Airport Police Services The Sheriff’s Department provides a multidisciplinary policing strategy for John Wayne Airport that includes security enhancements, proactive explosive and narcotics searches, dignitary protection and high-visibility patrols. We also place a great emphasis on connecting with our community...

Lake Forest * Mission Viejo * Rancho Santa Margarita * Unincorporated Southeast Operations approaches policing with patience, compassion and a dedication to service. With additional funding from the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council, Southeast Operations has expanded services for school safety initiatives, including the School Mobile Assessment and Resource Team (SMART)...

North Operations, based at Sheriff’s Headquarters in Santa Ana, is responsible for patrol services in the north Orange County unincorporated areas and contract police services for the cities of Yorba Linda , Stanton , and Villa Park . North Operations is responsible for specialized law enforcement functions including the Security...

MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (April 18, 2024): The city of Mission Viejo has selected Captain Jason Ivins as their new Chief of Police Services. He will begin his new assignment Friday, April 19. “I am looking forward to bringing my experience and diverse law enforcement background to the city of Mission...

STANTON, Ca. (April 18, 2024): The city of Stanton has selected Captain Ryan Pierce as their new Chief of Police Services. “I am humbled to join the exceptional team of dedicated personnel who serve the city of Stanton,” Captain Pierce said. “I look forward to returning to the city and...

Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca. (April 20, 2024): Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Monday, April 22, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone...

Mission Viejo, Ca. (April 21, 2024): Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Tuesday, April 23, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone that...

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...

Laguna Hills, Ca. (March 20, 2024): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, March 22, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Laguna Hills.