19005291 Use of Force
On February 9, 2019 deputies were involved in a use of force in the city of Rancho Santa Margarita. The use of force was determined to be within policy. Training issues were identified and…
19012737 Use of Force
On April 3, 2019 deputies were involved in a use of force in the unincorporated area of Fullerton. The use of force was determined to be within policy. Link to responsive records - https…
19027020 Use of Force
On July 15, 2019 deputies were involved in a use of force in the unincorporated are of La Mirada. The subject was pronounced deceased at the scene. The use of force was determined to be…
19035017 Use of Force
On September 11, 2019 deputies were involved in a use of force in the city of Lake Forest. The use of force was determined to be within policy. Link to responsive records https://…
OCSD Bloodhound Remi reunites missing woman with family
The windows were too dark to see in, but K-9 Remi knew what she was looking for was inside. The floppy-eared bloodhound sniffed the silver car then stopped, her nose pressed against the door. Her…
Incustody death of inmate from Theo Lacy Facility
ORANGE, Ca. (December 18, 2020) –A 68-year-old male inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died this morning at 5 a.m. of medical complications after testing positive for COVID-19. The…
Offduty deputies save truck driver after rollover crash
Two off-duty Sheriff’s Deputies’ quick actions helped save the life of a truck driver trapped in the cab of his vehicle after a roll-over crash. Sgt. Phil Cruz and K-9 Handler Deputy Adam…
Field Operations Command
The areas patrolled by the Sheriff's Department are some of the safest in the nation. Our homeland security and investigations divisions are committed to apprehending criminals and safeguarding our…
Investigations Special Operations Command
The Investigations and Special Operations Command covers a wide breadth of public safety and investigative services serving Orange County. The Command is comprised of the Investigations…