Body SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (July. 11, 2026)- The Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct a traffic safety operation on Saturday, July 13, in the City of San Clemente focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making illegal...

Body The Records Division consists of five bureaus: Discovery, Information Management, Inmate Records, Media Analysis , and Property & Evidence Discovery is responsible for case and records information processing required for the prosecution of offenders for the Orange County District Attorney’s office. Information Management maintains departmental records such as crime reports... Links in this section relate to Body

Body The Financial and Administrative Services Division provides administrative, financial, and law enforcement contract services that are essential to provide high-quality service to our community. The division strives for excellence in fiscal planning, cost analysis, procurement, contract, audit, payroll, jail cashiering and accounting operations support.

Body SANTA ANA, Calif. (Jul. 15, 2026) – On July 15, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will visit the San Juan Summer Nite event to educate patrons on the importance of monitoring how much they drink and to “know your limit.” The “Know Your Limit” campaign will be from 5:00...

Body SANTA ANA, Calif. (Jul. 16, 2026) – On July 18, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will visit the Brew Hee Haw event to educate patrons on the importance of monitoring how much they drink and to “know your limit.” The “Know Your Limit” campaign will be from 12:00 PM...

Body In accordance with Assembly Bill 481, the Orange County Sheriff's Department will hold a community meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the County Administration Building South’s Conference Center located at 601 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92701. The community will have an opportunity to gather...

Body Captain Mike Woodroof serves as the Harbormaster for the Harbor Patrol Bureau. The Harbor Patrol Bureau provides around-the-clock law enforcement, marine fire fighting and search/rescue services along the 48 miles of Orange County coastline and within the county's three major harbors at Newport Beach, Sunset-Huntington and Dana Point. In response...

Body The Coroner Division of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department leads the Homeless Death Review Committee, commissioned by Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes in January 2022. The Committee includes broad representation of technical experts from county agencies, municipal police departments, hospitals, and non-profits. The Committee explores the root causes of homeless...

Body SANTA ANA, Calif. (May. 01, 2026) – From children riding to school to older adults staying active and healthy, bicycling is both a pastime and a mode of transportation for thousands of Californians. May is National Bicycle Safety Month and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department is urging everyone to be...

Body Assembly Bill (AB) 481 added California Government Code sections 7070-7072 requiring law enforcement agencies to obtain approval of the applicable governing body, by adoption of a military equipment use policy prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment, as defined . AB 481...