In April of 2017, deputies were involved in a use of force at the Central Men's Jail in Santa Ana.  The use of force was determined to be outside of policy with policy violations addressed and…

In January of 2018,  a deputy was involved in a use of force at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana.  The use of force was determined to be outside of policy with policy violations…

In February of 2022, 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…

Laguna Hills, Calif. (Sep. 20, 2025): A multi-agency officer-involved shooting occurred in Laguna Hills in the early morning of Saturday, Sept. 20. On Friday, Sept. 19, around 9:53 p.m.,…

LAKE FOREST, Calif. (Sept. 25, 2025): Today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department released a Critical Incident Video depicting the deputy-involved shooting that occurred on August 7, 2025, in Lake…

SANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2025) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Encourages families and students to buckle up their helmets and lace up their sneakers for National Walk and Roll to…

SANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2025) – October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department would like to remind drivers to always take extra precautions to…

SANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2025) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Encourages families and students to buckle up their helmets and lace up their sneakers for National Walk and Roll to…

In August of 2023, deputies were involved in an deputy-involved shooting in the unincorporated area of Trabuco Canyon.  The case was investigated by the Orange County District Attorney's Office…

Parents are key to keeping kids safe behind the wheelSANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2025) – During National Teen Driver Safety Week, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department encourages parents…