Are You Prepared for All Hazards? When a natural or human-caused disaster strikes Orange County, residents may be required to be self-sufficient for up to 5 days or more before help or assistance arrives. By personally preparing, volunteering, and learning about your community's hazards, you can help ensure that you...

Captain Jack Ackerman serves as Chief of Police Services for the city of Laguna Woods. Since July 1, 1999, the Sheriff’s Department has provided contracted law enforcement services for the city of Laguna Woods which has one of the lowest crime rates of any city in Orange County. The Laguna...

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...

Below is a highlight video shown at the Medal of Valor Ceremony on April 17, 2025.

Records & Information Services Request for Clearance Letter (see the files below) Application to Examine Local Arrest Record (see the files below) Petition to seal and destroy arrest records Petition to obtain juvenile police report Application to obtain copy of State Summary Criminal History Record Information Request for Proof of...

The applicant shall not be required to pay for any training courses prior to the initial determination of whether the applicant is a disqualified person pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 26202. New applicants must complete a course no less than 16 hours to include at least...

2025 Citizens’ Academy The 2025 Citizens' Academy will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. beginning on July 3 and ending on August 28. The application window is now closed. About the Citizens' Academy The Orange County Sheriff’s Department offers a county-wide Citizens’ Academy once per year...

The Emergency Management Council and Operational Area Executive Board meet on a quarterly basis. These meetings are open to the public and agendas are posted below. Please contact us at OAAdmin@ocsheriff.gov if you would like additional information regarding the meetings or any of the agenda items.

NOTE: The upcoming 2025 Teen Academies are full and and the application period is now closed. We are excited to offer two teen academies in the summer for young adults, ages 16 to 18. The Teen Academy is a five-day intensive workshop designed to be a fun, hands-on experience for...