Body 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...

Body The Sheriff Department’s Technical Investigations Unit conducts special investigations which often require the use of advanced surveillance equipment and tactics, resource networking, and undercover operations. They perform threat assessments and threat management regarding threats against Orange County employees. The team also monitors subjects in the Armed Prohibited Persons System (APPS)... Links in this section relate to Body

Body 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...

Body 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 Links in this section relate to Body

Body 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 Links in this section relate to Body

Body 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 Links in this section relate to Body

Body $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 Links in this section relate to Body

Body 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...

Body There are numerous tricks criminals use to get money or property from you. Their tactics and approaches change often. If you have become a victim of check fraud, bank card or credit card fraud, immediately report the incident(s) to the financial institution and request a new account be issued If... Links in this section relate to Body

Body 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 Links in this section relate to Body