The Irvine Police Department recently highlighted a success story that underscores how police drones are increasingly being used for far more than crime-fighting. According to the department, a resident with…
The Orange County Sheriff's Department announced today that it will launch the first phase of its new Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program in October 2026, deploying unmanned aerial…
OC Public Works has launched a major recruitment effort for a Drone Team Supervisor, a leadership role focused on aerial intelligence, infrastructure planning, vegetation mapping, and emergency response. The position…
The Buena Park Police Department’s latest incident highlights two fast‑rising trends in Orange County public safety: dangerous e‑bike offenses and the rapid expansion of police drone programs. According to the…
Earlier this week, Santa Ana police arrested a man who used a machete to steal alcohol from the Stater Bros on the northside of Ward 4. After threatening store employees,…
A 62-year-old resident from Santa Ana was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) after a quick-thinking community member phoned dispatch to report reckless driving. The caller witnessed the individual…
A bold porch thief recently learned how technology is changing law enforcement capabilities. The Santa Ana Police Department utilized its aerial enforcement unit to capture a suspect who stole a…
The Santa Ana Police Department deployed its advanced high-tech aerial units to stop a vehicle theft in progress. After patrol officers responded to a reported stolen vehicle near 2800 W.…
The Irvine Police Department successfully used its cutting-edge Drone as First Responder (DFR) program last weekend to apprehend a retail theft suspect attempting to evade officers in a local shopping…
A major public safety threat was neutralized in Irvine, California, when a proactive citizen report and high-tech aerial policing led to a seamless DUI arrest. Early in July 2026, an…
The City of Santa Ana is taking a significant step forward in modern public safety technology by hosting a community transparency event focused on its latest law enforcement tools. Residents…
A group of three retail thieves discovered that planning a shopping spree with fraudulent credit cards is a fast track to jail in Surf City. The Huntington Beach Police Department…
The Santa Ana Police Department executed a massive multi-unit crackdown over the Fourth of July weekend, resulting in the largest illegal fireworks seizure in Orange County history. Operating under a…
The Santa Ana Police Department successfully merged technology and traditional policing on July 3, 2026, leading to a high-risk arrest in a local neighborhood. Patrol officers initially responded to a…
Last Wednesday, two suspects tried to shoplift at Bass Pro Shops after loading up a cart with archery gear and metal detectors and taking off, according to the Irvine Police…