Behind the Badge
When threats to schools come in, this specialized OCSD team springs into action
The deputy pushed his smartphone across the conference room table. “Here’s one,” he said. The…
Browsing: OC Sheriff's Department
The suspect left something behind, which landed this OCSD Crime Lab specialist an award
The bad guy made a good impression. Thanks to his dusty butt. In his nearly…
Thankful Thursday: Garden Grove Undercover Officer and OCSD Investigator
It’s Thankful Thursday and this week we’re highlighting our thanks to a Garden Grove Police…
Behind the Badge in 60 Seconds – August 28
On this week’s Behind the Badge in 60 Seconds, the Anaheim Police Department steps up…
OCSD Aliso Viejo station remodel turned up poignant surprises in fallen deputies’ lockers
Mismatched padlocks preserved the space that was once part of their everyday routine. Open the…
Huffing and puffing, OCSD’s all-female first-ever team at Plane Pull doesn’t just wing it
No slack in the rope. Crouch low. Use your legs. When tasked with moving a…
Deputy helps grandmother, child struggling with homelessness
Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Maria Mendoza was on patrol in November 2017 when she got…
Beer lovers at OC Fair eagerly participate in OCSD’s ‘Know Your Limit’ event
“Choose me,” the man told the deputy. “I’m drunk.” It’s not a common thing to…
Orange County Sheriff’s Department organizes star-spangled Fourth for Make-A-Wish kids and their families
For a group of Orange County Sheriff’s Department reserve deputies, lifting the sprits of Make-A-Wish…
‘Swatting’ calls waste public funds, resources
Orange County Sheriff’s Lt. Quyen Vuong was eating soup when he got the call: A…