The Discovery Bureau is part of Records Division and is responsible for processing discovery requests. Discovery refers to the legal process of obtaining evidence or information from…

The Information Management Bureau consists of eight separate units:Central Warrant Repository (CWR) is a 24/7 operation, responsible for maintaining data in the Automated Warrant Service System (AWSS…

Established in 2020, the Media Analysis Unit is at the forefront of implementing a Body Worn Camera program throughout the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD). On October 20th, 2017,…

Event News & Information Novel Coronavirus Response Information Orange County Health Care Agency's Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) web page Orange County Health Care Agency on Twitter: @…

On June 29, 2014 an OIS occurred in the unincorporated are of Ladera Ranch.  This case was investigated by the Orange County District Attorney's office and no criminal charges…

    Welcome to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department - an agency dedicated to providing law enforcement service with integrity. Here, we put our community first and are…

North Investigations consists of general criminal investigations and in-custody court liaison crimes. The seven investigators assigned to this detail are responsible for investigating crimes…

Crime Prevention specialists serve the cities of Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano, and San Clemente. The goal of crime prevention is the deterrence and reduction of crime…

Below is a highlight video shown at the Medal of Valor Ceremony on April 17, 2025.

Sheriff Human Resources screens all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, the more qualified candidates will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process.…