The Community Work Program (CWP) was designed to save the County money, free up needed jail beds, and help maintain County facilities, beaches, and parks. Under California Penal Code section 4024.2, the Sheriff is allowed to release inmates who fit a certain criteria established by the Sheriff to perform work...
MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (Dec. 13, 2019) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. View PDF
San Juan Capistrano, Ca. (April 18, 2018) – Members of the Orange County Sheriff’s DUI Enforcement Team will hold a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint this weekend to stop and arrest alcohol and drug-impaired drivers as part of the department’s ongoing traffic safety campaign. View PDF
The Technical Services Section is comprised of engineers, technicians and warehouse personnel who provide a variety of essential services to the public safety community in Orange County. Mobile Systems Unit The Mobile Systems Unit's primary responsibility is to provide fast, reliable service to the public safety community for over 21,000...
PRINTS: Right Thumb CORONER CASE NUMBER: 92-00691-SU SEX: Male RACE: Hispanic DATE of DEATH: 01/28/92 AGE Est.: 21-30 EYES: Brown HAIR: Black HGT. Inches: 72 WEIGHT LBS: 154 CITY FOUND: Santa Ana LOCATION FOUND: Grass area outside of 1822 S. Evergreen, Santa Ana DEATH CLASSIFICATION: Homicide PHYSIQUE: Well nourished FEATURES...
SANTA ANA, Ca. (December 30, 2019) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will open its first-ever housing unit for select inmates verified as U.S. veterans, which is expected to support successful transition post-release. View PDF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Ca. (Sept. 22, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Thursday, Sept. 24, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their...
The Mounted Enforcement Unit (MEU) is an integral part of Sheriff's Operations offering high profile patrol to the parks, beaches and special events throughout Orange County. Deputies on horseback reemerged some 35 years ago when some enterprising sheriff's deputies commandeered a string of rental horses at Irvine Park to address...
Inmate Mailing For the Central Men's Jail, Central Women's Jail, and IRC , please mail to: Inmate name and Booking Number (required information) Orange County Sheriff's Department 550 N. Flower St. Santa Ana, Ca. 92703 For the Theo Lacy facility, please mail to: Inmate name and Booking Number (required information)...
SANTA ANA, Ca. (July 15, 2019) – A 44-year-old inmate was pronounced dead this morning after being transported to the hospital. Deputies were called to assist the inmate in his cell at the Theo Lacy Facility at approximately 8:20 a.m. Deputies responded and located the inmate unresponsive with no obvious...