Courts The Sheriff’s Department functions at five justice centers. The five justice centers are: Central Justice Center, North Justice Center, West Justice Center, Harbor Justice Center, and Lamoreaux Justice Center. The Court Operations currently has 354 employees consisting of both sworn and professional staff. Corrections The Sheriff’s Department operates five...

The Theo Lacy Facility is a maximum security jail complex situated on the banks of the Santa Ana River bed in the City of Orange. The facility covers approximately 11 acres of land between the Orangewood Children’s Home. With a maximum capacity of 3,442 inmates, the Theo Lacy Facility maintains...

The Professional Standards Division functions include all pre-employment processing and the maintenance of personnel records on all Sheriff-Coroner Department employees. The Command coordinates employee records with County Personnel; ensures the department's compliance with State and Federal employment laws and statutes; receives and processes applications for and issues various county licenses...

Captain Frank Gonzalez serves as the Chief of Police Services for the city of Dana Point. Dana Point continues to be a leader in South Orange County by providing responsive and professional level of law enforcement services. Programs implemented by Dana Point Police Services have been recognized statewide and duplicated...

CORONER CASE NUMBER: 89-04825-MH SEX: MALE RACE: CAUCASIAN DATE of DEATH: Found 9/13/1989 AGE Est. : 21 to 30 EYES: Unknown HAIR: Unknown HGT. Inches: 65 to 67 WEIGHT LBS: 130 to 140 CITY OF DEATH: Anaheim LOCATION FOUND: Drainage ditch behind 1562 W. Katella, Anaheim DEATH CLASSIFICATION: Accident FEATURES...

Correctional Programs provide inmates the opportunity for an effective, rehabilitative experience while in custody. Programs and services related to religious, academic, and rehabilitation opportunities are mandated by Title 15 Minimum Jail Standards and related case law. In addition, the Sheriff’s Department provides additional programs that are designed towards successfully transitioning...

The Inmate Services Division includes Commissary Operations, Food Services and Correctional Programs. The Division provides quality products, professional services, and nutritional meals for the County’s inmate population in a fiscally responsible manner. It is also responsible for offering rehabilitative opportunities and re-entry programs aiding in successful community reintegration. This Division...

CORONER CASE NUMBER: 14-02935-BA SEX: Male RACE: Asian DATE of DEATH: 07/16/2014 DEATH CLASSIFICATION: Natural AGE Est. LOW: 55 AGE Est. HIGH: 65 EYES: Brown HAIR: Gray/Black HGT. Inches: 68 WEIGHT LBS: 99 CITY OF DEATH: Anaheim LOCATION FOUND: Unknown/near College Hospital TATTOOS: None JEWELRY: None

The Sheriff's proposal for a helicopter support unit was approved by the Board of Supervisors in July, 1984. Selection of personnel and equipment was completed and after an extensive training program, the Sheriff's two Hughes MD500E helicopters were dedicated to the memory and spirit of John Wayne during ceremonies conducted...

Captain Miguel Sotelo serves as the Chief of Police Services for the city of Villa Park. The Sheriff's Department has provided police protection to Villa Park since long before its incorporation. The City contracts with the Sheriff's Department enforcement, traffic and criminal investigations. Villa Park has one of the lowest...