Volunteer Services are a vital auxiliary function in the Southeast and Southwest Division. Several programs are in place to support the operations of the division and provide community links to the citizens we serve. The Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) consists of trained personnel available for response to crisis situations and...

SANTA ANA, Ca. (May 1, 2020): While shelter-in-place orders are in effect, we understand many residents need to run errands or go outside to exercise. View PDF

Property Pick-up Information & Hours Release of property is by appointment only . To schedule an appointment call (714) 834-6482 Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM. See below for appointment days and times. For directions to Property & Evidence click here . Appointment Days Appointment Hours Tuesday, Wednesday...

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DANA POINT, Ca. (Dec. 3, 2019) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Wednesday, Dec. 4, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone...

SANTA ANA, Ca. (May 2, 2018) - Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens today announced the arrest of 85 individuals; seizure of 36 firearms, including assault weapons; seizure of 14 pounds of methamphetamine and 3 pounds of heroin; and the recovery of 2 stolen vehicles, as...

SAN CLEMENTE, Ca. (January 15, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. View PDF

MEDAL OF COURAGE & LIFESAVING: Deputies rescue woman from man wielding knife On March 16, 2019 at 11:46 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a residence in Laguna Niguel for a domestic violence call in which it was reported that a man struck a female but then the call abruptly ended...

Crime Prevention specialists serve the cities of Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano, and San Clemente. The goal of crime prevention is the deterrence and reduction of crime through active community efforts. Information is disseminated to citizens and local businesses to increase awareness. Neighborhood and Business Watch...

SANTA ANA, Ca. (June 8, 2018) - Residents in Orange County Sheriff’s Department contract cities and unincorporated areas will be able to better track public safety issues in their neighborhoods with a recently launched software program that allows them to monitor and analyze criminal activity in their area. View PDF