Department History
The history of Orange County goes back further than the past 100 years and is a tribute to the adventurous spirit, personal drive and tremendous courage of the early explorers and…
OC Adult Alcohol Drug Sober Living Facilities Certification Program
By ordinance and resolution of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, the Orange County Sheriff's Department coordinates the certification of facilities that meet the guidelines of this program. The…
NEWS RELEASE OC Sheriff to Conduct Bike and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation
Stanton, Calif. (April 18, 2018) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will step up bike and pedestrian safety enforcement operations in the city of Stanton on Thursday, April 19, with focused…
NEWS RELEASE Distracted driving enforcement planned for Laguna Hills
LAGUNA HILLS, Ca. (Dec. 16, 2019) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doingView PDF
Links Coroner
CA State Coroners' Association International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners California Department of Health Services California Dept. of Justice - Missing Persons…
Child Safety
Do your children know about strangers? Are you comfortable letting your children answer the telephone or front door if you are home or if they are home alone? Take a minute to go over the…
Training Unit
The Training Unit is comprised of one Supervising Deputy Coroner position. This individual is responsible for administering the mandated POST approved basic death investigation training for…
Sunset Harbor
NOTE: Access to the ocean is gained only through the Seal Beach Weapons Station by way of Anaheim Bay. No personal watercraft may be operated within this area. ALL personal…
NEWS RELEASE Incustody death of inmate from Theo Lacy Facility
ORANGE, Ca. (May 18, 2020) – At approximately 2 p.m. this afternoon, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange was pronounced deceased due to a suspected suicide. The inmate, a male in his…