Director of Emergency Services/Operational Area CoordinatorThe Director of Emergency Services is the ultimate authority for the County and Operational Area during and after emergencies. In…

MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (August 5, 2021): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Friday, August 6, in the city of Mission Viejo looking for violations made by…

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Ca. (August 5, 2021): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Saturday, August 7, in the city of San Juan Capistrano looking for violations…

SAN CLEMENTE, Ca. (August 10, 2021): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Friday, August 13, in the city of San Clemente looking for violations made by…

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…

SAN CLEMENTE, Ca. (January 15, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. View PDF

  MEDAL OF COURAGE & LIFESAVING: Deputies rescue woman from man wielding knife On March 16, 2019 at 11:46 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a residence in Laguna Niguel for a domestic…

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…

SANTA ANA, Ca. (June 8, 2018) - Residents in Orange County Sheriff’s Department contract cities and unincorporated areas will be able to better track public safety issues in their neighborhoods with…

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