Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs (AOCDS)

09/02/2025

Today we honored the life and service of Supervising Probation Officer Lisa Tafua with a memorial plaque unveiling on the “Walk of Heroes.” Lisa dedicated 24 years to Orange County Probation Department. Lisa was approachable, caring, and always willing to help her partners, friends, and family. Her commitment to her profession, her community, and her family continues to inspire all who knew her.

08/18/2025

With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of two Tremonton, Utah police officers killed in the line of duty on August 17. A deputy and K-9 were also injured. Our thoughts are with their families, colleagues, and community.

08/16/2025

We saw so many members at today’s SOLD OUT shooting competition made possible by 🔫🇺🇸🌮🎯

08/14/2025

We gave blood. We give hope. Together today at our biannual Red Cross Blood Drive, we donated to save lives and support our community. We appreciate the generosity of all of our members that joined the event to support a worthy cause!

08/13/2025

Congratulations to AOCDS Office Manager Shiree Colton and AOCDS President Juan Viramontes on receiving California Legislature Assembly Resolutions from Assemblyman Phillip Chen

This honor recognizes their outstanding dedication, leadership, and commitment to serving our members and the community.

Your hard work and passion make a lasting difference—thank you for all you do to keep our OC community safe!

08/11/2025

07/29/2025

🩸 Blood Drive at AOCDS – August 14!

Join us and the American Red Cross in saving lives at our upcoming blood drive.

📍 Location: AOCDS
📅 Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

🔗 Scan the flyer QR code to register.

IMPORTANT: This event is not open to the public. It is exclusively for AOCDS members and their immediate family members.

BONUS: Donate using sponsor code OC1 to receive a $15 e-gift card to the merchant of your choice!

07/24/2025

Today, we stood in solemn solidarity with our brothers and sisters of the to honor Officer Shiou Deng.

His dedication, service, and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Officer Deng gave his life in the line of duty, protecting the community he served with unwavering courage and compassion.

Our deepest condolences go out to his family, the LAPD family, and all who knew and loved him.

Rest in peace, Officer Deng. We will carry your legacy forward.

07/21/2025

The LASD Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB) has endured tremendous loss. Our fallen heroes made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our communities—and now it’s our turn to give back.

Join us in supporting their families by donating to the official SEB Fallen Heroes Fund:
🔗 https://donorbox.org/support-our-la-sheriff-s-department-seb-fallen-heroes

Every contribution—no matter the size—makes a difference. Let’s stand together in gratitude and strength.

On July 18, 2025, we tragically lost three dedicated members of LASD’s Arson Explosives Detail—Detective William Osborn, Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, and Detective Victor Lemus. With a combined 73 years of service, their loss is deeply felt acr...

07/19/2025

With heavy hearts, we mourn the tragic loss of three brave LASD detectives from the Arson Explosives Detail:
Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Detective Victor Lemus, and Detective William Osborn.

These dedicated men served with honor, courage, and selflessness, each leaving behind a legacy of integrity, mentorship, and heroism.

Our deepest condolences go to their families, colleagues, and the entire Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. May their memory and service never be forgotten.

07/18/2025

An explosion in East Los Angeles on Friday morning killed three Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies. According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the blast happened at 1060 N. Eastern Ave. around 7:30 a.m. This location is the LASD’s Biscailuz Center Training Academy. Our thoughts are with the fallen deputies, their families, and the entire law enforcement community during this difficult time. We will share more updates as we receive them. 🙏🏻

Three sheriff's deputies are dead and one other person hospitalized following an explosion at the training facility in East LA, LASD sources tell FOX 11.

07/17/2025

Learn more about Senate bill 331 and how it could impact law enforcement. 

Summary of S.331 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): HALT Fentanyl Act