Director of Emergency Services/Operational Area Coordinator The Director of Emergency Services is the ultimate authority for the County and Operational Area during and after emergencies. In emergencies involving earthquakes, tsunamis, civil disturbances, energy crises, nuclear power plant emergencies, terrorism and acts of war, the Sheriff-Coroner is designated as the Director...

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...

Submit the following documents with your application: Valid California Driver’s License or California ID Card (an ID card will only be accepted if you do not possess a driver's license from another state) One color photo of you, similar to a passport or selfie on a white well lit background...

Modifications are allowed for approved CCW listed firearms so long as all parts/modifications are legal in the State of California . All firearm modifications must be inspected at the time of training to ensure the firearm is in safe working order. If a modification(s) is done after the issuance of...

CCW Licensing Fee Information Initial License 90 days License Standard License Judicial License Live Scan $71.00* $93.00* $115.00* Local $169.00 $169.00 $169.00 (Valid for 90 days) (Valid for 2 years) (Valid for 3 years) *Does not include Live Scan fingerprint service fee charged by service provider. The initial live scan...

The CCW license does not define magazine capacity, just the firearm model, serial number, and caliber. If the magazine and firearm are legal to possess in the State of California , and the firearm is approved to be listed on the license, a CCW license holder may carry. California firearms...

Guidelines for Making a California Public Records Act (CPRA) Request Reports and other documents requested without a subpoena, court order or specific statutory authority will be treated as a request made under the California Public Records Act (CPRA). Many of the Sheriff’s records may be exempt from disclosure under the...

The Public Affairs and Community Engagement division is responsible for providing honest and transparent communication, and contemporary public safety and drug education to the public. PACE aims to build and maintain a strong reputation for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department by developing mutually beneficial partnerships and serving as the primary...

Captain David Pultz serves as the Chief of Police Services for the city of Lake Forest. Lake Forest contracts with the Sheriff's Department for law enforcement services. Staff includes five Sergeants, three Investigators, 37 Deputies, an Investigative Assistant, five Community Services Officers, and a Crime Prevention Specialist. Services provided through...

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...