The Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) is designed and administered to investigate and suppress all violations of law relating to homicide, sex crimes, family violence, financial and cyber crimes. The bureau also includes the Computer Forensics Detail. CIB is comprised of sworn and professional staff who work cooperatively with county, state...

Sex Offender Notification And Registration (SONAR) Detail One of the safety measures used by the SONAR Detail to protect the public is by making a notification to the community. Upon learning of a violent sexual predator living or working in an area served by the Sheriff's Department, SONAR Investigators conduct...

Fraud disguises itself in many forms and is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. The Financial Crimes Detail is responsible for investigating fraud associated with identity theft, credit card and check fraud, grand theft, theft of public funds, embezzlement, theft by false pretenses, consumer fraud, a...

The Cyber Crimes Detail is responsible for investigating past, ongoing, or threatened intrusion, disruption, or other events that impair, or are likely to impair, the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of electronic information, information systems, services, or networks. Investigators work to identify, track, and prosecute individuals who commit such acts as...

The Strategy, Accountability, Focus, and Evaluation (S.A.F.E.) Division reviews, enhances, and creates Department policies, improves safety through compliance with all mandates, and reduces liability. It produces statistical reports, analyzes trends, and assists injured employees in their recovery and return to work. It investigates alleged misconduct by Department employees, conducts operational...

MISSION VIEJO, CA. (June 20, 2024): On Saturday, June 22, 2024, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have deputies out at the Yachty by Nature Concert educating the public on how to monitor their alcohol intake and “Know Your Limit.” The “Know Your Limit” program is intended to raise awareness...

LAGUNA HILLS, Ca. (June 25, 2024): – The Sheriff’s Department will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules, and responsibilities. On Thursday, June 27, deputies will be looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians...

LAGUNA WOODS, Ca. (June 19, 2024): – The Sheriff’s Department will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules, and responsibilities. On Friday, June 21, deputies will be looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians...

DANA POINT, Ca. (June 22, 2024): – The Sheriff’s Department will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules, and responsibilities. On Monday, June 24, deputies will be looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians...