The Strategy, Accountability, Focus, and Evaluation (S.A.F.E.) Division reviews, enhances, and creates Department policies, improves safety through compliance with all mandates, and reduces liability. It produces statistical reports, analyzes trends, and assists injured employees in their recovery and return to work. It investigates alleged misconduct by Department employees, conducts operational...
CORONER CASE NUMBER: 88-04645-AK SEX: Male RACE: Hispanic DATE of DEATH: 09/04/88 AGE Est. : 30-45 EYES: Brown HAIR: Brown HGT. Inches: 65 WEIGHT LBS: 140 CITY FOUND: Santa Ana LOCATION FOUND: D shot in chest @ Myrtle and Bristol, SA transported to WMC-SA DEATH CLASSIFICATION: Homicide PHYSIQUE: Normal, well...
YORBA LINDA, Ca. (Aug. 11, 2020) – The Sheriff’s Department will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules and responsibilities. View PDF
Forensic History: How the OC Crime Lab helped evidence mount against serial killer Randy Kraft On a non-descript stretch of freeway during a routine traffic stop, one of the nation’s most prolific serial killers was caught. Randy Kraft, convicted of murdering 16 men but suspected of having more than 60...
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is among the largest in the nation, providing exemplary law enforcement services focused on a collaborative, dedicated and innovative approach to public safety. Our nearly 4,000 sworn and professional staff are committed to serving the needs of Orange County through six organizational Commands comprised of...
PRINTS: Right Thumb CORONER CASE NUMBER: 93-05228-EY SEX: Male RACE: Caucasian DATE FOUND: 8/28/93 AGE Est. : 30-45 EYES: BROWN HAIR: BLACK HEIGHT. Inches: 61 WEIGHT LBS: 146 CITY FOUND: Anaheim LOCATION FOUND: Bike trail north of 3899 Riverdale Ave., Anaheim CLASSIFICATION OF DEATH: Suicide PHYSIQUE: Well nourished FEATURES: Roman...
The Southwest Operations Division provides professional and caring law enforcement services to more than 305,000 residents within our division. The seven contract cities of Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano are all within the Southwest Operations area of responsibility. The...
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Sep. 1, 2022): September is Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will participate in activities throughout the month encouraging the safety of people walking. Based on data projections from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) , 7,485 people, or an average of 20 people...
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Ca. (Sep. 6, 2022): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, Sep. 9, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Laguna Niguel. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency...
MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (Aug. 26, 2022) The Orange County Sheriff's and Irvine Police departments on Thursday, Aug. 25, hosted a complex coordinated terrorist attack exercise to evaluate operational strategy and communication between multiple local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.