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OCSD to hold DUI checkpoint in Aliso Viejo

Aliso Viejo, Ca. (November 13, 2024): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, November 15, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Aliso Viejo. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency...

AB 953 - Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) Report

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OCSD to conduct Motorcycle Safety Enforcement in Laguna Niguel

Laguna Niguel, Ca. (November 19, 2024): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Thursday, November 21, in the city of Laguna Niguel looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes. With nearly 900,000 registered motorcycles in the state, many...

2024 Bulletins

OC Sheriff opens new James A. Musick Facility

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Nov. 19, 2024): Construction of the new James A. Musick facility is complete, employing an innovative custody model focused on increased rehabilitation services, enhanced safety and greater access to education and health services. The 324,000 square-foot, 896-bed facility will house minimum and medium-security incarcerated persons under a...

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) How long will it take for my sign up to be matched with my application data? The matching process can take up to 24 hours. A member of our staff will be in contact with you once completed and you may check your application periodically to...

Sheriff’s Department Working to Curb Distracted Driving in Mission Viejo

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

Assembly Bill (AB) 481 - Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition and Use Policy

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...

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation Planned for Dana Point

Dana Point, Ca. (November 23, 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, November 25, deputies will be looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians...