STANTON, Ca. (Aug. 28, 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

The Director of Government and Legislative Affairs directs the department’s legislative program and serves as the liaison with the Board of Supervisors, and other government agencies.

MEDAL OF COURAGE: Pursuit of armed bank robber On April 19, 2019 at approximately 3:50 p.m., a robbery occurred in Dana Point. Deputies located the suspect vehicle, but lost sight of it during a high-speed pursuit. About 20 minute later, Deputy Rivas spotted a vehicle matching the suspect’s vehicle on...

SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 20, 2020): Based on directives handed down by federal, state and local authorities, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department has implemented measures in response to COVID-19 to protect the health and safety of the public, personnel and those in our custody in Orange County Jail facilities. View...

Emergency or Crime In Progress - Dial 9-1-1 Sheriff's Non-Emergency Dispatch (714) 647-7000 or (949) 770-6011 *** Please call before going to a substation to file a report

Personnel Complaints The Orange County Sheriff’s Department considers its relationship with the community to be of great importance and encourages everyone to express their opinions regarding the performance, professionalism, and conduct of our employees. To achieve this goal, it is important that all complaints against members of the department be...

SAN CLEMENTE, Ca. (September 23, 2020): A deputy-involved shooting occurred today in the city of San Clemente at approximately 1:15 p.m. View PDF

The Research and Development Division (R&D) supports the department’s mission by developing and maximizing resources necessary to advance law enforcement objectives and department goals through cost effective, innovative opportunities and partnerships. The division facilitates department-wide construction and maintenance for sheriff’s facilities, manages fleet vehicles, provides grant writing and assistance, procures...

The history of Orange County goes back further than the past 100 years and is a tribute to the adventurous spirit, personal drive and tremendous courage of the early explorers and settlers who's vision and fortitude made cities where there were only dreams. In any society, there are always challenges...

By ordinance and resolution of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, the Orange County Sheriff's Department coordinates the certification of facilities that meet the guidelines of this program. The sole purpose of the Certification Program is to provide access to quality residential facilities for the persons in need of drug-and...