Orange County Undersheriff Don Barnes appeared to be on track to become the county’s new sheriff, but it was unclear late Tuesday if he could lock the position and avoid a November run-off.
UPDATE: It has come to our attention that the delivery of some of the benefits packets were unexpectedly delayed. Due to this delay, we have decided to extend Open Enrollment for one full week – until Friday, June 1, 2018.
We regret to inform you that Sgt. David B. Miller (Ret.) is on hospice care. Sgt. Miller served with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department for 30 years – from 1964 to 1994.
You’re encouraged to come support one of your own, his wife and their young family during this very difficult time.
The Orange County Registrar of Voters has confirmed that incumbent Roger Hilton has won the OCERS Board of Retirement Safety Member election. The unofficial cumulative report shows that the AOCDS 1st vice president received nearly 64% of the votes. His challenger, OC firefighter Jeremy Vallone, received about 36%.
This coming week, the AOCDS medical and benefits staff will be available to assist you with all your medical insurance and benefit needs. Open Enrollment will be held at the AOCDS office located at 1600 N. Main Street in Santa Ana (enter on N. Sycamore Street). Please note: the AOCDS benefit website is available 24/7 during this time frame to make any necessary changes.
Several Orange County sheriff’s deputies were honored Friday with awards for their courage in 2017, including some who helped victims and were wounded during the deadly Las Vegas shooting in October.
The Medal of Valor ceremony was held at the Hotel Irvine where 27 deputies were honored, 14 of whom got the Medal for Lifesaving and six who received the Medal of Merit.
We are deeply saddened to inform you that Investigator Adam Sandler’s (Criminal Investigations Bureau) wife has passed away. Holly suffered a significant stroke in late March and had been on hospice since Friday. She passed away yesterday morning.
The Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs protects the interests and safety of our members. We are built on a strong foundation of unity, integrity, and leadership.
1600 N. Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Parking and entrance on N. Sycamore Street
Phone: 714-285-2800
Fax: 714-954-1156
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We are closed on weekends and observe all county holidays.
FOP – Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #18
CCLEA – California Coalition of Law Enforcement Associations
SCALE – Southern California Alliance of Law Enforcement
OC COPS – Orange County Coalition of Police and Sheriffs
PESO – Public Employee Staff Organization
CPOMF – California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation
SCOPO – State Coalition of Probation Organizations
