Here's some safety tips to keep you and your family safe while shopping this Black Friday: Park your vehicle in well-lighted areas. If you are an early morning Black Friday shopper, be sure to park your vehicle underneath a light and lock it before heading inside. Avoid parking next to...
The Orange County Sheriff's Museum & Education Center preserves and shares the rich history of the Orange County Sheriff's Department, fosters an understanding of the role law enforcement has within the community, and promotes an educational environment for public safety and the community. The Orange County Sheriff's Museum & Education...
SANTA ANA, Ca. (January 10, 2020) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Homeless Outreach Teams assisted with sheltering 161 people in temporary and permanent housing through various resources during their first full year of service in 2019. View PDF
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Ca. (Sept. 15, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Friday, Sept. 18, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their...
Established in 2008, the Special Enforcement Bureau consists of highly trained law enforcement personnel providing the following specialized services on a 24-hour basis: Special Weapons Section has the mission of saving lives during extraordinary law enforcement situations, which are beyond the capabilities of traditional police personnel. They also assist other...
SANTA ANA, Ca. (June 25, 2018) - The care and custody of inmates is one of the top priorities of the Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD). OCSD operates one of the largest jail systems in the nation while processing more than 50,000 bookings each year and housing more than 6,000...
SANTA ANA,Ca. (Jan. 16, 2018) -TheOrange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) will serve as the County’s primaryresponders for remote-area rescues as an agreement with the Orange County FireAuthority (OCFA) for a dual-agency approach expires today. View PDF
MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (May 18, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Tuesday, May 19, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone...
STANTON, Ca. (Feb. 28, 2020) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Monday, March 2, looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes. View PDF