To ensure accountability and transparency with our community, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department provides detailed reports on any use of force involving unlawful assemblies, protests, or…

In March of 2003, deputies were involved in an officer involved shooting in the city of San Clemente.  The case was investigated by the Orange County District Attorney's Office and no criminal…

In April of 2003, deputies were involved in an officer involved shooting in the city of Stanton.  The case was investigated by the Orange County District Attorney's Office and no criminal…

In May of 2003, deputies were involved in an officer involved shooting in the city of Lake Forest.  The case was investigated by the Orange County District Attorney's Office and no criminal…

On May 23, 2023, the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the acquisition and use of cellular site simulation technology by the Sheriff's Department. Please refer to the…

In July of 2019, a deputy was found to be dishonest in the performance of duty.  The employee was terminated in September of 2020. https://cpraazlrshotprod1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/…

In November of 2019, deputies were involved in a use of force in the City of Lake Forest. The Use of Force was determined to be within policy.   Please note that due to the size of the files…

In June of 2020, deputies were involved in a use of force at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange.  The use of force was determined to be within policy.  Please note that due to the size of…

On May 1, 1980, a Shell Oil company worker was checking water lines for leaks when he discovered human remains down a small hill adjacent to one of the oil wells. The oil worker notified…