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GKN Aerospace HazMat Incident Small Business Administration customer service representatives are on hand at the following Business Recovery Center to answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process, and help each individual complete their application. Walk-ins are welcome, but in-person appointments can be scheduled in advance at...

OC Sheriff releases Critical Incident Video

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (July 7, 2025): Today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department released a Critical Incident Video depicting the deputy-involved shooting that occurred on May 10, 2025, in Laguna Hills, Calif. The Critical Incident Video is available for viewing at https://youtu.be/ihbmhUvlIHY. In order to foster greater public trust with the...

22-005175 Use of Force

In February of 2022, deputies were involved in a use of force in the city of Mission Viejo. The suspect sustained injuries. The incident was determined to be within policy.

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22-024107 Use of Force

In July of 2022, deputies were involved in a use of force in the city of Lake Forest. The suspect sustained injuries. The incident was determined to be within policy.

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

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (July. 18, 2026)- The Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct a traffic safety operation on Saturday, July 20, in the Laguna Niguel focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing...

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

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (July. 23, 2026)- The Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct a traffic safety operation on Saturday, July 25, in the San Juan Capistrano focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making illegal...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Visits Public Event to Educate the Public on How to “Know Your Limit”

SANTA ANA, Calif. (Jul. 23, 2026) – On July 25, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will visit the Lake Mission Viejo Concert event to educate patrons on the importance of monitoring how much they drink and to “know your limit.” The “Know Your Limit” campaign will be from 6:00...

OC Sheriff partners with the OC Health Care Agency to refine crisis response program

SANTA ANA, Ca. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department, in partnership with the OC Health Care Agency (HCA), is refining its crisis call diversion program to better serve those experiencing behavioral health disorders. In March 2024, Sheriff’s Department dispatchers began triaging non-violent and non-criminal behavioral health calls for service and diverting...

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