Body 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...

Body SANTA ANA, Calif. (May. 01, 2026) – From children riding to school to older adults staying active and healthy, bicycling is both a pastime and a mode of transportation for thousands of Californians. May is National Bicycle Safety Month and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department is urging everyone to be...

Body 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...

Body The Professional Standards Division functions include all pre-employment processing and the maintenance of personnel records on all Sheriff-Coroner Department employees. The Command coordinates employee records with County Personnel; ensures the department's compliance with State and Federal employment laws and statutes; receives and processes applications for and issues various county licenses...

Body LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (May 9, 2026) the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Saturday, May. 11, 2026 in the City of Stanton looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders. The top primary crash factors for motorcycles are unsafe speed, improper turning, right-of-way violations...

Body Seat Belt Safety Campaign Runs Through Memorial Day SANTA ANA, Calif. (May. 11, 2026) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department reminds travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats when visiting friends and family. This year’s Click It or Ticket campaign runs from May 18...

Body The Information Management Bureau consists of eight separate units: Central Warrant Repository (CWR) is a 24/7 operation, responsible for maintaining data in the Automated Warrant Service System (AWSS) for all active warrants issued by all Orange County Courts. CWR provides warrant related support to local/state/national law enforcement agencies, the Orange... Links in this section relate to Body

Body STANTON, Calif. (May 14, 2026)- On May. 16, 2026 The Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct a traffic safety operation on Saturday, in the City of Yorba Linda focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making...

Body SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (May 15, 2026) – On May 17, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device while operating a vehicle...

Body LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (May 16, 2026)- The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Saturday, May. 18, 2026 in the City of Stanton looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders. The top primary crash factors for motorcycles are unsafe speed, improper turning, right-of-way violations...