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OCSD to conduct Motorcycle Safety Enforcement in Stanton
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is set to conduct Motorcycle Safety Enforcement in Stanton, California, as reported on May 3, 2024. The initiative aims to increase road safety by targeting violations that pose risks to both drivers and motorcyclists.According to a statement from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, the high number of registered motorcycles in the state, close to 900,000, highlights the need for enhanced safety measures on the roads. The department emphasized the alarming statistic that "motorcycle riders are 28 times more likely to die in a...
OC Sheriff Promotes Commander to Lead Newly Established Division
SANTA ANA, Ca. (May 2, 2024) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has made a significant announcement regarding the establishment of a new division aimed at enhancing emergency communications, patrol operations, and counter-terrorism efforts within the department.Commander Charlie Walters has been appointed to lead the newly created Operations Support and Intelligence Division, which will oversee key bureaus such as the Emergency Communications Bureau, Counter-Terrorism Bureau, and Real-Time Operations Center.Orange County Sheriff-Coroner, Don Barnes, highlighted...