Below is a highlight video shown at the Medal of Valor Ceremony on April 17, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) I am a resident of a U.S. state or territory other than California; can I apply? Yes, you can apply if you plan to spend time within Orange County, California, during the next 12 months. For more details, please click the following link: Out of State...
Records & Information Services Request for Clearance Letter (see the files below) Application to Examine Local Arrest Record (see the files below) Petition to seal and destroy arrest records Petition to obtain juvenile police report Application to obtain copy of State Summary Criminal History Record Information Request for Proof of...
The applicant shall not be required to pay for any training courses prior to the initial determination of whether the applicant is a disqualified person pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 26202. New applicants must complete a course no less than 16 hours to include at least...
Date Course Title Location Hours POST Plan March 13, 2025 Coroner/Medical Examiner Management Workshop Orange 8 N/A March 19, 2025 Homeless Death Investigation Santa Ana 8 N/A March 24-April 4, 2025 Basic Death Investigation Santa Ana 80 IV September 29-October 10, 2025 Basic Death Investigation Santa Ana 80 IV Student...
2025 Citizens’ Academy The 2025 Citizens' Academy will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. beginning on July 3 and ending on August 28. The application window is now closed. About the Citizens' Academy The Orange County Sheriff’s Department offers a county-wide Citizens’ Academy once per year...
Assembly Bill (AB) 481 added California Government Code sections 7070-7072 requiring law enforcement agencies to obtain approval of the applicable governing body, by adoption of a military equipment use policy prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment, as defined . AB 481...
The Emergency Management Council and Operational Area Executive Board meet on a quarterly basis. These meetings are open to the public and agendas are posted below. Please contact us at OAAdmin@ocsheriff.gov if you would like additional information regarding the meetings or any of the agenda items.