Body Orange County remains one of America’s safest communities, thanks to the dedicated work of our first responders and the strong partnerships we have with community organizations, businesses, and our elected representatives. Maintaining that safety requires continued action against evolving threats, including crime, terrorism, border security challenges, malicious drone activity, cyberattacks...

Body 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.

Body Reserve Deputy Testing Testing begins promptly at 6:00 a.m. Applicants are requested to arrive by 5:30 a.m. in appropriate physical training attire. Testing consists of a pre-screen, written exam, physical agility test, and an oral board interview. Testing takes several hours, please plan to be onsite all day. 2026 Testing...

Body ORANGE, Calif. (Feb. 8, 2026) – On Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died at a local hospital. The 31-year-old inmate, Dennis Gomez, was remanded by the courts to the custody of the Sheriff and booked on Feb. 2, 2026, for PC...

Body Irvine, Calif. (Feb. 28, 2026) – On Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, an inmate housed at the James A. Musick Facility in Irvine died. A 54-year-old female inmate was booked by the Anaheim Police Department on Feb. 26, 2026, for H&S 11377-Possession of a Controlled Substance and H&S 11364 Possession of...

Body STANTON, Ca. (March 3 , 2026): Captain Matt Stafford has been selected as the Chief of Police Services for the City of Stanton. He begins his new assignment on Friday, March 6. “I’m honored to stand beside the men and women who deliver exceptional service to the great city of...

Body Event News & Information Public Information Map iFrames are not supported on this page. View Larger Map Airport Fire Debris Flow Planning Click here to access the Airport Fire Debris Flow resources webpage. Hi-Lo Siren Some of the Sheriff's Department's patrol units are now equipped with a new siren feature...

Body SANTA ANA, Calif. (March 4, 2026): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday celebrated the promotion of 26 personnel, including two new commanders, in a ceremony held at the Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy. “This is always an exciting time of year as we express gratitude for those who...

Body It is the right of every person regardless of race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, to be secure and protected from fear, intimidation, and physical harm caused by the activities of violent groups and individuals. All reported cases of hate crimes are fully investigated by the Sheriff's Department...

Body Drivers are urged to keep their eyes forward and hands on the wheel SANTA ANA, Calif. (Apr. 1, 2026) – April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department wants to remind drivers to stay focused, keep their eyes forward and hands on the wheel. Distractions...