The Research and Development Division (R&D) supports the department’s mission by developing and maximizing resources necessary to advance law enforcement objectives and department goals through cost effective, innovative opportunities and partnerships. The division facilitates department-wide construction and maintenance for sheriff’s facilities, manages fleet vehicles, provides grant writing and assistance, procures...

The history of Orange County goes back further than the past 100 years and is a tribute to the adventurous spirit, personal drive and tremendous courage of the early explorers and settlers who's vision and fortitude made cities where there were only dreams. In any society, there are always challenges...

By ordinance and resolution of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, the Orange County Sheriff's Department coordinates the certification of facilities that meet the guidelines of this program. The sole purpose of the Certification Program is to provide access to quality residential facilities for the persons in need of drug-and...

CA State Coroners' Association International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners California Department of Health Services California Dept. of Justice - Missing Persons California Laws and Statutes Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Home Page Drug & Alcohol Overdose Hospitalization and Death in Orange County National Center on Child Fatality...

Do your children know about strangers? Are you comfortable letting your children answer the telephone or front door if you are home or if they are home alone? Take a minute to go over the following safety tips with your children. They could prevent your child from becoming a victim...

NOTE: Access to the ocean is gained only through the Seal Beach Weapons Station by way of Anaheim Bay. No personal watercraft may be operated within this area. ALL personal watercraft must be towed through this area. There are no exceptions. In addition, vessels must be under power when transiting...

Rancho Police Services offers assistance and citation sign off at Rancho Santa Margarita City Hall 22112 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. 92688 Monday thru Friday 8am until 5pm. Saddleback Station: 20202 Windrow Lake Forest, CA 92630 Patrol: (949) 206-6100 Investigation: (949) 206-6100 Applicant Fingerprints : Ink rolled fingerprints and...

Orange County Coroner Division 1071 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92703 (714) 647-7400 John/Jane Doe Summary Form Positively Identified CORONER CASE NUMBER: 04-01225-AB SEX: Male RACE: Caucasian DATE of DEATH: 02/11/2004 DEATH CLASSIFICATION: Natural AGE Est. LOW: 55 AGE Est. HIGH: 70 EYES: Blue HAIR: Brown/Gray HGT. Inches...

CCW Licensing Fee Information Initial License 90 days License Standard License Judicial License Live Scan $71.00* $93.00* $115.00* Local (effective July 1, 2025) $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 (Valid for 90 days) (Valid for 2 years) (Valid for 3 years) *Does not include Live Scan fingerprint service fee charged by service provider...