Inmates are permitted to send and receive unlimited correspondence. The only exception is when there is reasonable cause to justify limitations for reasons of public safety or facility order, or to prevent violation of state or federal law. All incoming/outgoing mail is subject to search prior to being delivered. Facility...

The Investigations Division is comprised of the Criminal and Special Investigations Bureau. The division is designated to investigate specific criminal actions which have occurred within the jurisdiction of the Sheriff's Department as well as supporting investigations at the local, state and federal level through cooperation with partner agencies. At the...

The Special Victims Detail is responsible for the investigation of sex-related crimes involving victims of all ages, including rape, sexual battery, child molestation and other types of sexual abuse. The detail is also comprised of the Sexual Offender Notification and Registration (SONAR) team , and has an investigator assigned to...

The Family Protection Detail investigates all felony and misdemeanor cases of domestic violence, physical child abuse, child neglect, elder abuse, adult dependent care abuse, and domestic violence restraining order violations. These investigations are in-depth and can include comprehensive interviews, collection and inventory of evidence, facilitation of medical exams or evaluations...

To qualify for the position of Chaplain candidates are required to be licensed, ordained, and credentialed for law enforcement chaplaincy, have at least one year's counseling experience, and be in reasonably good health. Candidates pass oral interviews and background investigations prior acceptance into the unit.The OCSD 40-hour Chaplain Academy cover...

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department wants Orange County CCW license holders to be informed of the safe and proper way to interact with law enforcement officers while being in possession of concealed firearms. For CCW License Holders in Vehicles Remain calm If driving, safely yield, roll down both front windows...

Name: Jorge Valdovinos Wanted For : Murder DOB: 04/10/1971 Gender: Male Race: Hispanic Height: 5'6" Weight: Unknown Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Distinguishing features: Scar: On right wrist Misc Info: Possible Vehicle: 1992 Charcoal grey Chevy Pickup truck, license # CA 4N57804 Additional Suspect: Edilberto Villa (2-3-66) (arrested 3-12-97) On June...

The Inmate Records Bureau has approximately 100 professional staff including the Sheriff’s Records Supervisor, Senior Sheriff’s Records Technician and the Sheriff’s Records Technician. They are directly responsible for booking, tracking and releasing inmates in a 24/7 jail operation. Inmate Records is located within the jail and staff are assigned to...

What is the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)? In September of 2003, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) was signed into law. PREA is a federal mandate of “Zero Tolerance” to sexual assaults on a national forum. PREA is the first national law to be passed addressing sexual assault behind...

Saddleback Station: 20202 Windrow Lake Forest, CA 92630 Patrol: (949) 206-6100 Investigation: (949) 206-6100 Applicant Fingerprints : Ink rolled fingerprints and Live Scan are available by appointment only. To schedule an appointment please call (949) 206-6100. Available appointment times are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00AM - 12:00PM & 1:00PM -...