Sheriff emphasizes violent‑crime prevention as budget request focuses on staffing and tech
Sheriff sought funding to add deputies and technology, and explained immigration‑related grants and how OCSD uses tools such as license‑plate readers, Peregrine data integration, body cameras and Flock cameras.
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Sheriff (speaker 18) told the Board on July 15 that Orange County—rime rates have fallen substantially since 2018 and that the department is focused on violent‑crime prevention and community engagement, while also seeking additional staff and technology. The sheriff reported 1,939 authorized sworn positions with roughly 70 vacancies (about 3.7%) and said recruiting and conditional offers have brought the agency close to full staffing.
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