Modifications are allowed for approved CCW listed firearms so long as all parts/modifications are legal in the State of California. All firearm modifications must be inspected at the time…

 The CCW license does not define magazine capacity, just the firearm model, serial number, and caliber. If the magazine and firearm are legal to possess in the State of California, and the…

In June of 2015, deputies were involved in a use of force in the City of San Clemente.  The use of force was determined to be outside of policy with policy violations addressed and discipline…

In June of 2016, deputies were involved in a use of force at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange.  The use of force was determined to be outside of policy with policy violations addressed and…

In August of 2016, 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 September of 2016, deputies were involved in a use of force at the Central Women's Jail in Santa Ana.  The use of force was determined to be outside of policy with policy violations addressed…

In January of 2020, a deputy was found to be dishonest in the performance of duty.  The employee was terminated in February of 2022. Please note that due to the size of the files, and…

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…