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NEWS RELEASE: Orange County public safety agencies launch Text-to-911
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SANTA ANA, Ca. (February 6, 2019) – Orange County law enforcement and fire dispatch centers are now equipped with Text-to-911 to allow the hearing impaired, speech impaired or those in an emergency situation who are unable to make a phone call reach emergency services dispatchers by text message. View PDF
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NEWS RELEASE: Homicide investigation in San Juan Capistrano, suspect in custody
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Ca. (January 15, 2020) – At approximately 10 p.m. on Jan. 14, Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a residential area in the 26000 block of Cedar Grove Court in the city of San Juan Capistrano after multiple calls of a domestic disturbance. View PDF
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Constitutional Policing
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The Constitutional Policing Advisor will guide the Sheriff through, and make recommendations on, issues related to accountability, adherence to best practices, and policies and procedures; provide real-time monitoring, analysis, and advice to Department staff on personnel investigations and disciplinary matters; review investigations for objectivity and thoroughness; respond to, review, evaluate...
Claudia Mathieu
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Description Name: Claudia Mathieu Date Last Seen : 12/09/1997 DOB: 11/11/1960 Gender: Female Race: White Height: 5'0" Weight: 170lbs. Hair: Brown Eyes: Green Distinguishing features: Unknown Circumstances Claudia Mathieu was last seen on December 9, 1997. She advised friends that she was going kayaking on December 10, 1997, from the...
OCFA and OCSD Announce Joint Air Operations Plan
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MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (August 15, 2018) - The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) released today an operating plan for Air Search and Rescue that outlines how air operations will be coordinated between the two public service agencies. Air search and rescue responsibilities are, by...
TIP honors OCSD personnel at Heroes with a Heart gala
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Three Orange County Sheriff’s Department personnel were among 19 honorees at the March 28 Trauma Intervention Program annual Heroes with Heart gala, which recognizes first responders who go above and beyond to show empathy and compassion on the job. TIP is an invaluable resource that first responders often call upon...
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NEWS RELEASE: Visiting at OC Jails temporarily suspended in response to COVID-19 concerns
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SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 13, 2020): Based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and as part of the department’s ongoing COVID-19 prevention efforts, the Sheriff’s Department will temporarily suspend inmate visitation at all Orange County Jail facilities, with the exception of attorney visitation. View PDF
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NEWS RELEASE: In-custody death of inmate from Intake Release Center
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SANTA ANA, Ca. (July 20, 2020) – At approximately 12:30 a.m. Sunday, July 19, an inmate housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana was pronounced deceased at a local hospital. During a facility transfer on Saturday, July 18, deputies noticed the inmate wasn't feeling well and took him...