Detention Officers makes it possible for Officers to remain in the field, responding to emergent calls for service and engaging in other critical duties. The Canine Unit is comprised of one Sergeant and two Officers that are assigned Police Service Dogs. The Canine Program was established to augment police services to the community. Highly skilled and trained teams of handlers and canines have evolved from the program and are used to supplement police operations to locate individuals, contraband, and to apprehend criminal offenders. TASKS: PSO/CSI Unit Support patrol operations by handling non-arrest reports, traffic collision reports, and non-hazardous citizen contacts, allowing sworn personnel to remain available for priority calls Staff and manage the front desk, providing customer service and assistance to the public Conduct Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) functions as needed, including evidence collection, documentation, and scene processing Assist field units with a variety of operational tasks, including traffic control, parking enforcement, and other support functions
Detention Officer Unit
Oversee the supervision, transportation, processing, and booking of arrestees, including coordination of medical care and transfers to Orange County Jail, Juvenile Hall, OC Global, or cite-and-release Conduct Live Scan fingerprinting and photographing of arrestees, ensuring accurate identification and documentation Assist with traffic control, parking enforcement, and vehicle tows in support of field operations Perform Title 15 safety checks to ensure compliance with custodial standards and regulations Maintain control, safety, and security of the detention facility and all arrestees at all times Conduct thorough searches of arrestees and their property to identify contraband and ensure facility safety
Canine Unit
Respond to criminal, traffic, and service-related calls for service, supporting patrol operations and specialized enforcement efforts Maintain a continuous training program to develop and sustain operational proficiency, including evolving case law and best practices Support and advance the Department’s Mission, Vision, and Values, contributing to problem-solving efforts, reducing fear of crime, and enhancing community satisfaction with police services 2025-2026 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Added one full-time Detention Officer position, strengthening staffing levels and operational support Sent an additional full-time Detention Officer to the Title 15 CORE course, ensuring compliance with custodial standards and enhancing unit capability Increased front desk staffing through the addition of part-time PSOs, improving customer service and operational coverage Revamped the PSO and Detention Officer training programs, including the development of streamlined training manuals to standardize processes and improve onboarding Established quarterly training days for the PSO/CSI Unit, promoting ongoing skill development and operational readiness Created an Advanced CSI collateral team, with a long-term goal of managing complex, large-scale crime scene investigations in-house
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