By Amelia Anderson The Orange Police Department (OPD) is the municipal law-enforcement agency serving the City of Orange, California. The department provides emergency response, uniformed patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, crime prevention, community engagement, records services and specialized police operations within the city.
For an emergency or an incident requiring immediate police response, call 911. For non-emergency police assistance, call 714-744-7444. The department’s front desk and Records counter operate on published business hours, while police patrol and emergency response continue around the clock.
Orange Police Department Quick Information
| Information | Details |
| Official name | Orange Police Department |
| Common abbreviation | OPD |
| Headquarters | 1107 N. Batavia St., Orange, CA 92866 |
| Emergency number | 911 |
| Non-emergency / dispatch | 714-744-7444 |
| Patrol desk | 714-744-7416 |
| Records Bureau | 714-744-7380 |
| Field Services Division | 714-744-7401 |
| Investigative Services Division | 714-744-7501 |
| Support Services Division | 714-744-7331 |
| Vehicle release | 714-744-7380 |
| Crime Prevention Bureau | 714-744-7555 |
| Fax | 714-744-7320 |
| County | Orange County, California |
| Online police reports | Available for eligible non-emergency incidents |
| County custody | Orange County Sheriff’s Department jail system |
Orange Police Department Address
The main police facility is:
- 1107 N. Batavia Street, Orange, CA 92866
- Non-emergency: 714-744-7444
The headquarters is the department’s principal location for patrol administration, investigative services, records, traffic services, support functions and public-facing police services.
The published counter hours are:
- Front Desk: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
- Records Counter: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
- Traffic Counter: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Residents may contact the department to report crimes, request an officer, obtain report information, ask about vehicle releases, provide investigative tips, seek crime-prevention assistance or request other police services.
Orange Police Department Organization
The Orange Police Department is organized around three principal operational divisions, supported by executive and legal functions:
- Field Services Division
- Investigative Services Division
- Support Services Division
- Office of Legal Affairs and executive administration
Field Services Division
The Field Services Division contains the uniformed and specialized personnel who are most directly involved in responding to calls for service and maintaining public safety in neighborhoods, business districts and traffic corridors.
Important Field Services functions include:
- Patrol
- Traffic Bureau
- Bike Neighborhood Enhancement Team
- E.A.R.T. – Homeless Education and Resource Team
- SWAT Team
- K-9 officers
- Crime Reduction Unit
- Honor Guard
- Corporal Program
Patrol officers respond to emergency and routine calls, conduct preliminary investigations, protect victims, secure scenes, enforce criminal and traffic laws, make arrests when appropriate and prepare official police reports.
The department also uses data-driven crime analysis and COMPSTAT-style deployment practices to identify crime trends and focus resources where they are most needed.
Investigative Services Division
The Investigative Services Division handles criminal cases that require follow-up beyond the initial patrol response. Investigators review reports, interview witnesses, examine evidence, identify suspects and prepare cases for prosecution.
The division includes specialized investigative teams such as:
- Crimes Against Persons
- Property Crimes
- Gang Unit
- Special Investigations Unit
- Crime Analysis Unit
1. Crimes Against Persons
Crimes Against Persons investigators handle serious offenses such as homicide, suspicious deaths, assaults, criminal threats, child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault and missing-person cases.
2. Property Crimes
The Property Crimes Unit investigates crimes involving theft, financial gain or damage to property. Examples include residential and commercial burglary, theft, arson, vandalism, financial crime, fraudulent checks, embezzlement, identity theft and internet fraud.
3. Special Investigations and Gang Enforcement
The Special Investigations Unit focuses on narcotics, vice-related enforcement and related investigative activity. The Gang Unit addresses gang-related criminal activity using investigative work, directed enforcement and coordination with partner agencies.
Support Services Division
The Support Services Division manages many of the personnel, technical and community-support functions required for daily police operations.
Its responsibilities include:
- Personnel and training
- Crime prevention
- Dispatch support
- Community Engagement Bureau
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
- Volunteer Program
- Fiscal affairs
- Information technology
- Facility and fleet services
- Grant administration
Crime Prevention and Community Services
Orange Police provides crime-prevention services to residents and businesses. The Crime Prevention Bureau offers security assessments, public-safety presentations and guidance on reducing opportunities for burglary, theft and other offenses.
The unit also supports community-oriented programs such as Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch and other community-engagement activities. The Crime Prevention Bureau can be contacted at 714-744-7555.
Filing an Orange Police Report
Residents can report emergencies by calling 911 and non-emergencies by calling 714-744-7444. Reports can also be made at the police front desk or, for qualifying incidents, through the department’s online reporting system.
The online system is intended for incidents that meet all of these basic conditions:
- The situation is not an emergency
- There is no evidence that needs to be collected
- The incident occurred within the City of Orange
- There are no known suspects
- The incident did not occur on a state freeway
- The reporting person has a valid email address
Eligible online-report categories include theft, vandalism, lost property, harassing phone calls, information scams, vehicle burglary/theft from vehicle, certain non-injury traffic collisions, custody or visitation order violations and supplemental reports.
An online report is reviewed by the department. A temporary report number is provided first, followed by a permanent case number after approval. If an incident does not qualify for online reporting, call 714-744-7444 or the Patrol desk at 714-744-7416.
Obtaining an Orange Police Report
The Records Bureau collects, maintains and distributes police reports and related law-enforcement records. People requesting a report should contact the Records Bureau or use the department’s online report-request process.
Copies of reports are available from the Records counter during published counter hours. Reports are generally released only to eligible involved parties, and valid identification is required.
A requester should ideally provide:
- Police case or report number
- Date and approximate time of the incident
- Location of the incident
- Names of involved persons
- Type of report being requested
- Valid identification
Requests must be reviewed before release and may take up to 10 business days. Some reports may be withheld or redacted because of an active investigation, privacy protections or other legal restrictions.
Property and Evidence
Property taken for evidence or safekeeping is released only when it is legally eligible for return. The department advises people seeking property to arrange an appointment before appearing for pickup.
Property-release appointments are generally available Monday through Thursday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. A person collecting property should be prepared to provide identification, case information and proof of ownership when appropriate.
Vehicle Releases
Orange Police handles vehicle-release matters for vehicles stored or impounded through department action. The department lists 714-744-7380 for vehicle release information. Additional requirements can apply depending on the reason for the impound, registration status and driver-license status.
Complaints and Internal Affairs Matters
The department’s published policy materials include procedures for internal-affairs investigations and employee misconduct matters. A resident who wishes to raise a concern about police conduct can contact the department through its front desk or main business line so the matter can be directed to the appropriate supervisory or internal-review process.
A complaint is easier to review when it includes specific details such as:
- Date and time
- Exact location
- Employee name, badge number or description if known
- Police case or citation number
- Vehicle information
- Witness names
- Photographs, recordings or other supporting material
- A clear description of what occurred
What County Is Orange Police Department In?
The Orange Police Department is located in Orange County, California. OPD is a municipal police agency serving the City of Orange and is separate from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department operates county jail facilities and provides other countywide law-enforcement and custody services. Once a person arrested by Orange Police is transferred into county custody, inmate housing and jail matters are handled by the Sheriff’s Department.
Orange County Jail Information
Orange County operates several correctional facilities. Two facilities especially relevant to Orange and central county bookings are the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana and the Theo Lacy Facility in the City of Orange.
Intake Release Center (IRC)
- 550 N. Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703
- Phone: 714-647-6063
Theo Lacy Facility
- 501 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868
- Phone: 714-935-6940
The Intake Release Center handles booking and release functions within the county jail system. Theo Lacy is a maximum-security jail complex located in the City of Orange. Actual inmate placement depends on classification, charges, custody status and Sheriff’s Department decisions.
Once a person has been transferred into Orange County Sheriff’s Department custody, questions about inmate location, housing, visitation or release should be directed to the county jail system rather than Orange Police Records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Orange Police non-emergency number?
A: Call 714-744-7444 for non-emergency police assistance in the City of Orange. Call 911 for emergencies.
Q: Where is the Orange Police Department located?
A: The police headquarters is at 1107 N. Batavia Street, Orange, California 92866.
Q: Can I file an Orange police report online?
A: Yes, for eligible non-emergency incidents when there is no evidence to collect, no known suspect, the incident occurred within Orange city limits and the other online-reporting requirements are met.
Q: How do I obtain a copy of an Orange police report?
A: Contact the Records Bureau or use the department’s online records-request process. Report requests are reviewed for release eligibility and may take up to 10 business days.
Q: Does Orange Police operate the Orange County Jail?
A: No. Orange Police is a city law-enforcement agency. Orange County jail facilities are operated by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.