The Sheriff’s Department today hosted the grand opening of the new OC Sheriff’s Technology Center, which will bring three divisions under one roof for enhanced operational efficiency and effectiveness.
The 120,000-square-foot facility located in Tustin will be home to the department’s Technology Division, Operations Support and Intelligence Division and components of the Special Operations Division.

The Sheriff’s Technology Center grand opening also marks the launch of the OC Sheriff’s Real Time Operations Center, which leverages technology to improve public safety and response to critical incidents.

The Sheriff’s Technology Center is a state-of-the-art facility that addresses a variety of incidents by combining real-time crime analysis with public safety resources, such as emergency communications, federal partnerships and technology.

“The heart of providing exceptional service is our people, but giving them the space and tools they need enhances their ability to protect our community,” said Don Barnes, Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. “We are driving a culture change in the way we utilize technology, and I look forward to seeing the solutions-focused ways we will prevent crime, solve cases and improve quality of life for our residents.”