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...

On May 1, 1980, a Shell Oil company worker was checking water lines for leaks when he discovered human remains down a small hill adjacent to one of the oil wells. The oil worker notified police of the discovery and OC Sheriff homicide personnel soon arrived to initiate their investigation...

Please follow the steps below for Initial ERRCS Inquiry: Step 1 Coordinate with local (AHJ) Authority Having Jurisdiction for pre-qualifying requirements of ERRCS building coverage. You can find the local AHJ By City . If ERRCS/BDA is required, proceed to Step 2 . Step 2 Email errcs@ocsheriff.gov the following information...

Please provide the following for the ERRCS Plan Submittal Process: 1. Submit completed design and plan set in digital format to the assigned SharePoint folder for approval. See OCSD GUIDELINES APPENDIX A for minimum design requirements. See OCSD GUIDELINES APPENDIX B for submittal format requirements. NOTE: Local ordinance will determine...

Annual testing should be conducted in preparation for the building’s annual fire inspection unless the previous inspection or commissioning report was conducted within the previous 9 calendar months. The annual report must be filed with OCSD within 30 calendar days following successful completion of testing to be considered valid. Initial...

Bill Benson Office Phone 714-704-7986 errcs@ocsheriff.gov