The Coroner Division of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department leads the Homeless Death Review Committee, commissioned by Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes in January 2022. The Committee includes broad representation of technical experts from county agencies, municipal police departments, hospitals, and non-profits. The Committee explores the root causes of homeless...

OCSD ERRCS - Emergency Responder Radio Communication System To ensure the design, testing and installation of first responder radio coverage systems meet Federal and State requirements. UPDATE: NICET Requirements – OCSD ERRCS Guidelines 4.4B ADDENDUM 2025 Orange County Sheriff’s Department ERRCS Guidelines AHJ By City INITIAL ERRCS Inquiry ERRCS Plan...

Captain Ryan Buhr serves as the Chief of Police Services for the city of Aliso Viejo. Aliso Viejo contracts with the Sheriff’s Department for all law enforcement needs. The captain oversees three sergeants, 18 patrol deputies, two deputies assigned to the city’s Special Enforcement Team, one and one half investigator...

SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 21, 2025): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department today promoted seven personnel, including an assistant sheriff and a commander. Assistant Sheriff Nate Wilson was selected to oversee the Department’s Custody Operations Command. He will lead initiatives to continue providing safe and secure facilities for incarcerated persons; including...

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...

Special Operations is comprised of three separate bureaus: Special Enforcement Bureau (SWAT section/Hazardous Devices Unit/Tactical Arrest Team/Crisis Negotiators Team/Canine Services/Grants) Mutual-Aid Bureau Air Support Bureau In the event of an incident or disaster, members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will provide much of the first response. It is crucial...

The success of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department is not just from the efforts of one individual, or even a few, but the hard work and dedication of all of its members. The Sheriff’s Executive Command and staff support the mission of the Sheriff’s Department and work to maintain a...

SAN CLEMENTE, Ca. (Mar. 22, 2025): – 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, March 24, deputies will be looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians...

YORBA LINDA, Ca. (Mar. 24, 2025): Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Wednesday, March 26, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone that...

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...