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22-101/22-026746 Sexual Assault as defined by 832.7b1

In August of 2022 sexual assault allegations were made against a Deputy and an investigation resulted in filing of criminal charges, as well as termination of employment.

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22-027228 Use of Force

In August of 2022, deputies were involved in a use of in the city of Ladera Ranch. The Use of force was determined to be in policy.

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Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (May 22, 2026) – On May. 24, 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...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (May 22, 2026) The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Saturday, May. 24, 2026 in the City of Aliso Viejo 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...

Resources After a Disaster

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Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. (May 23, 2026)- The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Saturday, May. 25, 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...

South Patrol

Captain Naomi Hernandez serves as the Chief of Police Services for South Patrol. South Patrol provides law enforcement services to the 80,000 residents of the South County unincorporated areas of Coto De Caza, Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, Wagon Wheel, Rancho Mission Viejo and the rural neighborhoods located in the Rose...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (June 6, 2026)– On June. 8, 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. This...

Required Documents

Submit the following documents with your application: California Residents Valid California driver’s license or California ID card (An ID card will only be accepted if you do not possess a driver’s license from another state.) One recent color photograph (passport-style or a selfie on a well-lit white background, taken within...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department and ABC Cites Clerks for Selling Alcohol to Minors

SANTA ANA, Calif. (Jun. 27, 2026) – Orange County Sheriff’s Department along with agents of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) have cited one clerk for selling alcohol to minors on March 26, 2026. The actions were the result of a Minor Decoy operation in which minors under...