SANTA ANA, Calif. (October 7, 2020) — On October 20, 2020, the public is invited to participate virtually in the release of the Orange County 2019 Hate Crimes Report, where the Orange County Human…

SANTA ANA, Calif. (March 19, 2020) – A discrimination-related incident in correlation with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was recently reported at a local Orange County high school. “I am appalled…

LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. (May 20, 2022) – When we hear about senseless acts of violence such as the ones that took place in Dallas, Houston, and Buffalo, our hearts hurt and feel for the lives that were…

SANTA ANA, Calif. (June 9, 2022) — In response to the 2020 surge of hate activity, the Orange County (OC) Board of Supervisors unanimously voted and approved a $1 million expansion program to help…

SANTA ANA, Calif. (September 6, 2022) — On September 15, 2022, the public is invited to participate in the virtual release of the 2021 Orange County (OC) Hate Crimes Report, where the Orange County…

SANTA ANA, Calif. (September 18, 2020) — On October 6, 2020, the County of Orange and Orange County (OC) Human Relations Commission are inviting the public to participate in Understanding Our…

MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (Oct. 19, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Thursday, October 22, deputies…

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has deployed new proactive efforts to reverse the increase in drug trafficking that has been experienced within the four county-run jail facilities in Orange…

In honor of National Forensic Science Week, the Orange County Crime Lab wants to educate the public on the many ways our work impacts the county and makes a difference in the life of the citizens we…

The season between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is one of the deadliest and most dangerous times on America's roadways due to an increase in impaired driving. Most people would never imagine that…