OCSD is the premier law enforcement agency in the nation.  We have the most professional, highly trained, and skilled enforcement officers.  Our cities enjoy the lowest crime rate and safest cities, for that reason we continue to grow and our services continue to be in demand.

• Negotiated contracts with the cities of Aliso Viejo (24.25 positions), Rancho Santa Margarita (28.5 positions), and Laguna Woods, (adding a total of 55 deputy positions)
• Commitment to maintain the Jail deputy rotation to Patrol Program and expand it as staffing permits
• Creation of the Deputy Rotation to Investigator Program to enhance training, service and promotional opportunities, which has since been discontinued at the request of labor organizations.  This is a program we remain interested in.
  • In 2004, 8 deputies were temporarily promoted to Investigator.  Within two years, 6 of them were permanently promoted.  In 2005 an additional 14 deputies were temporarily promoted and continue to work in an investigations assignment.
• Increased patrol positions in the Unincorporated Areas
• Added Motor Units to Villa Park and Laguna Woods
• Created the Research and Development Division to explore new programs, grants, opportunity buys, anticipate, plan and construct capital improvements and infrastructure maintenance
• The Marshal merger in 2000, created alternative work assignments and brought an additional $34 million and 455 additional jobs to the Department, (269 to AOCDS, 186 to OCEA).
• Created the Operations Support Division to enhance dispatch services, respond to Countywide Emergency Operations and focus on implementation of the organizations Homeland Security mission, (now 115 positions strong, 13 to AOCDS and 95 to OCEA).
• Created the Volunteer Services Division, expanding the Explorer program to youth and increasing deputy and department involvement, created the Cadet program, merging Reserve and other volunteers programs to increase oversight, accountability and service to the department and the community.
• Created the Inmate Services Division to increase organizational efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Organized Airport Operations as a separate Division, adding canine patrol, bike patrols, and bomb detection teams, (139 positions, 30 for deputies).              
• Identified the need for, designed and obtained funding to build the Statewide Coroner Training Facility built to incorporate state of the art scenario rooms, investigations observation rooms and utilizing advanced evidence preservation techniques.
• Supported the increase in the number of School Resource Officers.
• Expanded OCTA Security force.

GANG ACTIVITY

·         1999 -  400 identified gangs and 19,965 gang members in OC,

·         2005 – 335 identified gangs, 11,492 identified gang members in OC         

• Between 1995 and 1998, gang homicides countywide averaged 36 per year.  From 1999 to 2004, countywide gang homicides averaged 25 per year.

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  • Partnered with the Rancho Santiago Community College District to plan, design and construct the new Regional Training Academy to be completed in mid 2007 with no construction costs to the County or to the Department.
  • New Mobile Pistol Ranges
  • Fully funded through a grant from the Office of Traffic Safety, OCSD is using a state of the art roadside breath-testing device.  Significantly increasing the number of DUI arrest/convictions and reducing time during arrestee transport and testing.  We are a world leader in this area, and were recognized with the Governor’s Award for Excellence for the countywide training program.
  • Refurbishment of the department’s firing ranges.
  • Expanded STC training, use of force and cell extraction training.
  • Educational DVD on Muslims and Sikh’s
  • Increased department participation in POSTs Supervisory Leadership Institute.
  • Increased participation and opportunities to attend the Delinquency Control Institute.

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  • High powered rifles in patrol and harbor units
  • Less than lethal weaponry in jails and patrol
  • Funded new gear, training and dive equipment for the Harbor Division
  • Sea Doo water crafts provided by Honda to the Harbor Division.
  • 2 new helicopters
  • New transportation buses
  • New Swat Van, Bear vehicle and other tactical equipment

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  • Purchased computers and technology equipment for every division and fast tracked the acquisition of software and customized programming to benefit from the use of databases for information storage, analysis and document retrieval.
  • The ELETE system was copyrighted to OCSD and became the first windows based CLETS access program in California. 
  • T-1 lines were added throughout the department to build our infrastructure for future technological advancements. (1999)
  • Laptops for investigative personnel and others to enhance productivity
  • Increased computer access at remote locations
  • Mobile Data Computers in patrol and investigative units
  • Supported implementation of the current Records Management System
  • Supported implementation of the current Computer Automated Dispatch system
  • Supported development of the infrastructure and design of the Department’s website and development of the Department’s intranet for employee services
  • Implemented an electronic distribution system for Forensic and Toxicology reports, as well as photographs via a secure website for access by investigators, DAs and other law enforcement agencies
  • Maintained our commitment to an interoperable 800 Mhz Coordinated Communications System by adding to inventory of emergency radios and aggressively financially supporting enhancements to the system as technology continues to progress.  Our radio system is one of the most advanced in the nation, incorporating the latest in technology and the most widespread participation of municipal, state and federal agencies.
  • Supported the installation of the Dana Point antenna to increase employee safety through enhanced performance.
  • OCSD was one of the first in California to convert our entire photography operation to digital.  All crime scene, evidence examination and case related studio photography is captured digitally.

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  • Developed the county response to Terrorism, including:  the Terrorism Working Group (TWG), the Terrorism Early Warning Group (TEWG), the Orange County Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), the California Anti-Terrorism Information Center (CATIC, now STATC), the Private Sector Terrorism Response Group (PSTRG), participation in Region I’s HSAC
  • Designed and procured two 55’ state of the art Command and Communication trailers, Samantha I and II for major emergency response and alternate EOCs
  • Terrorist liaison officers through TEWG
  • MIR communication and emergency response system
  • Orange shield full field exercises

JAIL OPERATIONS

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  • Protective body armor
  • Musick master plan
  • Hand held video cameras
  • Less than lethal weapon options at all jail facilities
  • Tactical shotguns for outer jail perimeter security
  • Installed additional video systems to protect deputies from false excessive force complaints

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  • CDC Partnership for the GPS tracking of sex offenders
  • Formed the Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Taskforce with the US Marshall Service
  • Critical Incident Response Teams implemented in all patrol areas
  • Tactical Support Team weapons issued to team members for 24/7 response
  • Additional K-9 units
  • Deployed mobile command post for DUI checkpoints and roving patrols
  • OCSD is recognized as a statewide leader in the area of Prop 69 DNA sampling implementation.  We were the first agency in the state to complete DNA sampling of our entire jail population and the first county in California to develop a comprehensive guidance document with the other stakeholders.  We were the first agency in the state to solve a double homicide using a Prop 69 sample and one of the first to obtain cold hits.
  • OCSD was invited to participate in the NIJ DNA Expansion Program to help evaluate the long-term effectiveness of DNA testing applied to high volume property crimes.
  • Electronic Fingerprint Capture (LiveScans) systems were first introduced to county law enforcement in 2000.  They have eliminated the need for taking inked fingerprints on bookings and allowed rapid identification of subjects booked into custody.  Then next generation system, which include palm prints are currently being installed (March 2006)
  • Added Elder Abuse details
  • Added Computer Crimes detail
  • Added Domestic Violence and EPO enforcement programs
  • Leadership role in the Child Death Review team
  • Fought to defeat Proposition 66 and protect the “3 Strikes Law”
  • Took a leadership role in statewide Amber Alert adoption.
  • Ongoing support of the Joyful Child Foundation
  • Aggressively pursued grant funding for Terrorism prevention related activities
  • Aggressively pursued grant funding for DUI enforcement
  • Fast; fiduciary abuse specialist team
  • Created the 2000 Annual Report
  • Authorized the Commemorative Book to document the Department’s rich history and accomplishments.
  • First Sheriff’s department in California to offer advanced Y-STR DAN Testing, significantly improving the solvability of sexual assault cases.
  • Increased participation for The Medal of Valor Awards ceremony, 1998 500 attended, in 2006 over 1,000 attended
  • MEASURE D – Together we successfully opposed Measure D and the fight for Prop 172 dollars
  • New Equestrian Barn for the Mounted Enforcement Unit
  • Partnership with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to participate in the Immigration and Nationality Act Cross-Designation Program 287(g)

Replaced all ¾ size badges with full size badges

• Authorized and provided Flat badges for all sworn personnel
• Designed and authorized Millennium badges
• Created the Uniform Committee to expedite employee requests and approvals for new items, including the following:
  • Authorized Baseball caps
  • Authorized Long sleeve shirts without ties
  • Authorized the wearing of Service Stars
  • Alternative uniforms authorized for Custody/Corrections and Harbor Patrol
• Increased Personal Emergency Leave increased from 20 to 30 hours
• Instituted a Job Sharing program
• Take Home Cars for Investigators and Personnel in critical assignments
• Paid employee parking
• Increased bilingual and exceptional bilingual pay
• Enacted a Casual Friday policy wherever appropriate
• New sworn Performance Evaluation pilot project initiated 

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  • 3/12 at CJX Jail Facility
  • 3/12 at Theo Lacy
  • 3/12 Patrol Operations
  • 3/12 at the Harbor
  • 3/12 at OCTA

 

• Worked with Courts to implement Weapons Screening at all court houses
• .40 caliber weapons to replace 9mm
• Authorization to carry .40 and .45 caliber weapons
• Created the Risk Management Bureau to reduce frivolous claims and lawsuits against, personnel,  to reduce workers comp injuries, and to improve access to benefits and employee safety
• Authorized Protective Gear for Harbor deputies
• Less than lethal weapon options and Tasers used or authorized in Patrol, Corrections and Court Operations
• Instituted and equipped Critical Incident Response Team
• Authorized Protective Body Armor for CIRT
• Authorized Automatic Weapons for CIRT
• Trauma kits in the workplace and vehicles
• Facilitated Personal Protective Equipment issuance and First Responder Training
• Authorization for extendable ASP batons
• Custom shotguns for Motor Units
• Participated in the launch of the County’s 2-1-1 system to reduce system congestion of 9-1-1 lines
• Authorized DMV confidentiality for the safety of all employees
• Increased the availability of riot helmets and protective gear

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  • 3/12 at CJX Jail Facility
  • 3/12 at John Wayne Airport

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  • 4850 Workers Compensation Benefit
  • $100,000 Accidental Death insurance policy (SSO / Deputy Coroner)
  • 2.7% at 55 Retirement Benefit
  • Training Officer Pay – Airport and Academy

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  • Identify SSO classification as “Deputy Sheriff Farm Team”
  • Joint Labor Management Meetings

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  • Riot Helmets at the Airport and other SSO work locations
  • ASP Baton
  • Trauma Packs to SSO work locations

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  • Class A consistent with Deputy Sheriff
  • Service Stars on shirt sleeve
  • Handguns issued without a waiting period
  • Computer access at remote work locations
  • Full-size badge with colored seal
  • Millennium Badges

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  • Enhanced Basic Academy (from 3 weeks to 12 weeks)
  • SSO assigned to Training Division

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  • Retirement Badge and ID Card with CCW endorsement
  • SSO sits on all SSO Oral Panels

Professional Staff

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  • 3/12 at ECB

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  • Bilingual Pay from 30 to 40 cents (Exceptional from 60 to 70 cents)
  • Training Pay to Com Coordinator I/II and Radio Dispatcher
  • Toxic Hazard Pay – Forensic Scientist and Specialist
  • Deputy Coroner Post Pay

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  • DMV Confidentiality for all employees

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  • Radios in CSO Vehicles
  • Full-size badge with colored seal
  • Millennium Badges

• STC training for staff with inmate contact

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  • Can purchase Duty Badge in Lucite upon separation
  • Roof-top office at CJX for Coaches
  • Enclosed CST office in Musick warehouse

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  • Tuition Reimbursement to $2000 per year
  • Bereavement Leave from 3 days to 5 days
  • Personal Emergency from 20 hours to 30 hours
  • Bomb Detection Teams at JWA