The Custody Intelligence Unit (CIU) operates under the Investigations and Special Operations Command, specializing in the investigation of jail-related crimes. These include escapes, assaults on inmates and staff, and the smuggling of narcotics and other contraband into the jail. CIU provides critical investigative support to Custody Operations and collaborates with...
On Monday, Mar. 31, 2025, an inmate who was housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana died while in custody. The decedent, a 55-year-old male, was in custody without bail for PC 192(c)(1) – Vehicle Manslaughter with Gross Negligence, PC 245(a)(1) – Assault with a Deadly Weapon, VC 20001(a) – Hit and Run with Injury. The decedent's manner and means of death are awaiting final determination by the Orange County Coroner.
On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, an inmate who was housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana died while in custody. The decedent, Luis Carlos Olivas JR a 42-year-old Hispanic male, was in custody for PC 3056 – Parole Violation. The decedent's manner and means of death are awaiting final determination by the Orange County Coroner.
The newly formed Operations Support & Intelligence Division consists of the Emergency Communications Bureau, Counter Terrorism Bureau and the Real Time Operations Center. This division will provide an innovative opportunity to address crime and serve our community with an emphasis on providing real-time support to operations and bolstering our proactive...
The Counter-Terrorism Bureau includes the Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center (OCIAC) and the Orange County Joint Terrorism Task Force (OC-JTTF). Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center (OCIAC) OCIAC is a fusion center that provides an integrated, multi-disciplined, information and intelligence sharing network to collect, analyze, and disseminate information on all criminal...
The Emergency Communications Bureau (ECB), which consists of Dispatch, Control One, and the Department Commander is a 24/7 operation currently based at the Loma Ridge Facility. The facility is located in the unincorporated Orange County area of Silverado and is strategically built on an elevation of 1,320 feet. With a...
The Orange County Real Time Operation Center (RTOC) is a state of the art centralized location where law enforcement personnel accumulate and analyze publicly available information and data from several law enforcement databases in real time. The RTOC is designed to provide the Orange County Sheriff’s Department with the ability...
Lake Forest * Mission Viejo * Rancho Santa Margarita * Unincorporated Southeast Operations approaches policing with patience, compassion and a dedication to service. With additional funding from the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council, Southeast Operations has expanded services for school safety initiatives, including the School Mobile Assessment and Resource Team (SMART)...
On Monday, June 24, 2024, an Orange County Jail inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Module O died at UCI Medical Center, Orange. The decedent is a 51-year-old Hispanic male who was awaiting trial. The decedent's manner and means of death are awaiting final determination by the Orange County Coroner.
In 1978, 20-year-old Maritza Glean Grimmett married a United States Marine and started their life together. The couple had a daughter and moved around the US, settling for a short time in Columbus, Ohio before moving to Millington, Tennessee. In July 1979, Maritza and her husband began divorce proceedings and...
