SANTA ANA, Ca. (Feb. 1, 2018) - Kickoff on America’s favorite pastime is just about ready to start. For many football fans, when it’s time for Super Bowl LII, everyone’s a fan…and Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is huddling up with the National Highway Traffic...
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In 2017, Orange County public safety officers made a total of 5,403 DUI arrests. Since the passing of Prop 64, which decriminalized marijuana, DUI drug arrests have increased 40 percent in California. DUI drug arrests now exceed those for DUI alcohol in the United States. Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy...
The Orange County Crime Laboratory recently was recognized by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors, Inc., positioning Orange County as operating at above 90 percent peak efficiency among other crime laboratories. Of the 15 labs bestowed the honor, Orange County was the only California lab to earn the distinction...
SANTA ANA, Ca. (January 17, 2019) - The Orange County Sheriff's Department has identified a Jane Doe homicide victim whose remains were recovered more than 31 years ago. View PDF
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Ca. (Aug. 21, 2020) – 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. View PDF
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Nov. 2, 2018) - The Orange County Sheriff’s Department – OC Crime Lab has been awarded a $316,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for training and enhanced DUID testing. View PDF
$0STANTON, Ca. (Nov. 15, 2019) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. $0 View PDF
SANTA ANA, Ca. (January 29, 2019) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is reminding fans attending Super Bowl watch parties to get a safe ride home after the game. Super Bowl LIV falls on Sunday, Feb. 2, and the Sheriff’s Department will increase patrols ready to flag those suspected of...
DANA POINT, Ca. (May 19, 2020) – 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. View PDF