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19-042554 Use of Force

In November of 2019, deputies were involved in a use of force in the City of Lake Forest. The Use of Force was determined to be within policy.

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20-020724 Use of Force

In June of 2020, deputies were involved in a use of force at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange. The use of force was determined to be within policy.

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16-149 Use of Force

In October of 2016, a deputy was involved in a use of force at the Central Women's Jail in Santa Ana. The use of force was determined to be outside of policy with policy violations addressed and discipline issued.

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17-056 Use of Force

In April of 2017, deputies were involved in a use of force at the Central Men's Jail in Santa Ana. The use of force was determined to be outside of policy with policy violations addressed and discipline issued.

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18-030 Use of Force

In January of 2018, a deputy was involved in a use of force at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana. The use of force was determined to be outside of policy with policy violations addressed and discipline issued.

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22-004537 OIS

In February of 2022, deputies were involved in an officer involved shooting in the city of Lake Forest. The case was investigated by the Orange County District Attorney's Office and no criminal charges were filed. The officer involved shooting was determined to be within policy.

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23-031615 OIS

In August of 2023, deputies were involved in an deputy-involved shooting in the unincorporated area of Trabuco Canyon. The case was investigated by the Orange County District Attorney's Office and no criminal charges were filed. The deputy involved shooting was determined to be within policy.

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