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Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
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DANA POINT, Calif. (Apr. 1, 2026) – On Apr. 3, 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...
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
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LAKE FOREST, (Calif. Apr. 4, 2026) – On Apr. 6, 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...
Citizens' Academy
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2026 Citizens’ Academy The 2026 Citizens' Academy will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. beginning on June 25, 2026 and ending on August 20, 2026. The application window is open until April 30, 2026. The application can be downloaded below. About the Citizens' Academy The Orange...
National Prescription Take Back Day
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National Prescription Take Back Day is Saturday, April 25 from 10 AM to 2 PM Did you know 60-70% of teens report their home medicine cabinet as their source for drugs? Please take this opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted and expired prescription medication. Don't let your medicine cabinet be...
OCSD to hold DUI checkpoint in Laguna Hills
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Laguna Hills, Calif. (April 8th, 2026): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, April 10th, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Laguna Hills. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency...
Investigators Arrest Homicide Suspect in Stanton
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STANTON, Calif. (April 8, 2026): On Sunday, April 5, 2026, at around 5:30 a.m., deputies were called to the area of Main Street and Pacific Street in Stanton after reports of a possible dead body. Deputies arrived and discovered a man, later identified as Anthony Lee Carlos, 37, of Fullerton...
Coroner Course List
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Date Course Title Location Hours POST Plan May 27 – 29, 2026 Autopsy Technician Course Santa Ana 24 IV September 28 - October 9, 2026 Basic Death Investigation Santa Ana 80 IV
