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In-Custody Death - April 13, 2023

On Thursday, April 13, 2023, 37-year-old Brian Schaar from Los Angeles, CA who was housed at the Intake Release Center in Module L died at Orange County Global Medical Center, Santa Ana. At the time, Schaar was awaiting trial. At the conclusion of the Orange County District Attorney’s independent investigation, Schaar's manner of death was determined to be natural, and his cause of death was identified as dilated cardiomyopathy. Please click on the following link to view the full letter issued by the OCDA Schaar-Brian-OCSD-SA-23-001160-Final-Signed-Letter-2.pdf (orangecountyda.org).

Cellular Site Simulator

On May 23, 2023, the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the acquisition and use of cellular site simulation technology by the Sheriff's Department. Please refer to the attachments for additional information.

CCW Application Process

Your CCW application needs to be submitted through our CCW PRO system . The CCW application process consists of a review of the submitted application along with a thorough background and criminal history check. When applying, please ensure you provide the necessary supporting documents. Whether you are a new or...

Required Documents

Submit the following documents with your application: Valid California Driver’s License or California ID Card (an ID card will only be accepted if you do not possess a driver's license from another state) One color photo of you, similar to a passport or selfie on a white well lit background...

FIREARM MODIFICATIONS

Modifications are allowed for approved CCW listed firearms so long as all parts/modifications are legal in the State of California . All firearm modifications must be inspected at the time of training to ensure the firearm is in safe working order. If a modification(s) is done after the issuance of...

MAGAZINE CAPACITY

The CCW license does not define magazine capacity, just the firearm model, serial number, and caliber. If the magazine and firearm are legal to possess in the State of California , and the firearm is approved to be listed on the license, a CCW license holder may carry. California firearms...

In-Custody Death - March 8, 2024

On Friday, March 8, 2024, an Orange County Jail inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Module Q died while inside custody. The decedent is a 46-year-old white male who was awaiting to be transferred to Riverside County Sheriff’s custody. The decedent's manner and means of death are awaiting final determination by the Orange County Coroner.

In-Custody Death - March 11, 2024

On Monday, March 11, 2024, an Orange County Jail inmate housed at the Central Men’s Jail in Module B died at the Orange County Global Medical Center, Santa Ana. The decedent was a 36-year-old Hispanic male who was awaiting trial. The decedent's manner and mode of death are awaiting final determination by the Orange County Coroner.

Homeless Death Review Committee Report

The Coroner Division of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department leads the Homeless Death Review Committee, commissioned by Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes in January 2022. The Committee includes broad representation of technical experts from county agencies, municipal police departments, hospitals, and non-profits. The Committee explores the root causes of homeless...

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