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Required Documents
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Submit the following documents with your application: California Residents 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 recent color photograph (passport-style or a selfie on a well-lit white background, taken within...
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (Jan. 14, 2026) – On Jan. 16, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device while operating a...
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
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STANTON, Calif. (Jan. 15, 2026 ): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 in the City of Stanton looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders. The top primary crash factors for motorcycles are unsafe speed, improper turning, right-of-way violations...
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In March of 2020, deputies were involved in a use of force while on uniformed patrol in the city of Laguna Niguel. As a result of the encounter, the suspect sustained injuries. The use of force and actions taken by deputies were determined to be within policy.
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In November of 2019, a deputy was involved in an officer-involved shooting in the unincorporated area of Anaheim. The case was investigated by the Orange County District Attorney's Office and no criminal charges were filed. However, the incident was determined to be outside of policy and the employment was terminated.
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Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (Jan. 17, 2026): On Jan. 19, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device while operating a vehicle. This...
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
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LAKE FOREST, Calif. (Jan. 21, 2026): On Jan. 23, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device while operating a vehicle...
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
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LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (Jan. 22, 2026): On Jan. 24, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device while operating a vehicle. This...
Investigations
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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...
