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Sheriff’s Department Working to Curb Distracted Driving in Lake Forest
Lake Forest, Ca. (September 14, 2024): Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Monday, September 16, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their...
Child Passenger Safety Week Highlights Importance of Making Sure Your Child is in the Right Seat
Santa Ana, Ca. ( September 12, 2024): During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department encourages all parents and caregivers to make sure their children are riding safely by using the correct car seats, booster seats and properly fitted seat belts. This annual campaign...
Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation Planned for Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo, Ca. (September 11, 2024): – 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. On Friday, September 13, deputies will be looking for...
OC Sheriff named ‘center of innovation’ by National Institute of Corrections
Santa Ana, Ca. (September 9, 2024): At a ceremony in Washington D.C. on Sept. 4, 2024, the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) recognized the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) as a “center of innovation.” OCSD was acknowledged for its collaboration and behavioral health care practices...
