“AOCDS is extremely proud to represent about 4,600 sworn peace officers in Orange County, California. This includes active, extra-help, and retired deputy sheriffs, district attorney investigators and public assistance investigators, sheriff-coroner investigators, probation officers, and park rangers. We go above and beyond to protect our members while they protect the nearly 3.2 million people who live here. We encourage the community to join us in our mission to make Orange County the safest and most desirable place to live, work, and play.”
— Juan Viramontes, AOCDS President
Our thoughts and prayers are with the San Bernardino County Sheriff San Bernardino Police Officers Association San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Recruiting San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Training Division SEBA San Bernardino County Sheriff’s detective who was shot while conducting an investigation near Palmdale. We are grateful to hear the detective is expected to recover, and we stand with their family, partners, and the entire San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department during this difficult time.
Every day, law enforcement professionals place themselves in harm’s way in service to their communities. Today’s incident is another reminder of the risks our brothers and sisters in uniform face each time they put on the badge.
Please join us in keeping this detective and all those serving on the front lines in your prayers as the investigation continues.
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Today, we mourn alongside the LasVegasMetro Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the entire law enforcement community following the line-of-duty death of Officer Austin Abdelnabi.
Officer Abdelnabi, a Marine veteran and dedicated public servant, made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting his community. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, loved ones, fellow officers, and all those grieving this unimaginable loss.
The badge is more than a profession—it’s a promise to serve others, often at great personal risk. Today, we honor Officer Abdelnabi’s courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to that promise.
Please join us in keeping his family, the men and women of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, and all who wear the badge in your thoughts and prayers.
Rest easy, Officer Abdelnabi. We have the watch.
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🐾 🥁Drumroll please… Pipers and paws united to support a recent Garden Grove Police Department K-9 training and our very own AOCDS pipe band provided live bagpipe music as part of the exercise.
Police K-9 teams are trained to perform in challenging, real-world environments where they may encounter loud, unexpected noises, large crowds, and other distractions. Exposing the dogs to the powerful sound of bagpipes during training helps build confidence, maintain focus, and reinforce obedience under stressful conditions- ensuring they remain calm and effective when it matters most.
We are proud the AOCDS Pipe Band can play a small role in preparing these incredible K-9 teams for the important work they do every day to protect our communities.
Interested in learning more? Please contact Holly Fisher by phone at 714-345-5608 or email at AOCDSPB2012@YAHOO.COM
for additional information about membership, rehearsals, and upcoming performances. She would be happy to answer your questions and tell you more about what it’s like to be part of the AOCDS Pipe Band.
Whether you are an experienced piper or drummer, a former band member looking to play again, or a student eager to learn and perform, the AOCDS Pipe Band is looking for new members to join our growing music family! 🎶 ... See MoreSee Less
🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸
For 250 years, the United States has been a city on a hill, a symbol of freedom, opportunity, and the rule of law. As we celebrate this milestone, the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs honors generations of Americans who defended our founding principles. 💪🏼
Today, we especially thank the brave peace officers who serve our communities with honor, integrity, and selfless dedication. Here in Orange County, California, our deputy sheriffs and law enforcement officers work tirelessly—day and night—to protect our neighborhoods, uphold the Constitution, and ensure that future generations continue to enjoy the freedoms that define our country.
We also take a moment to remember the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Their bravery and commitment will never be forgotten, and their legacy lives on in those who continue to wear the badge. 👮🏻♂️
On behalf of the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs, thank you to every peace officer, past and present, who has answered the call to serve. We are proud to stand with you today and always. 🙏🏼
May we never take for granted the freedoms we enjoy or the dedicated men and women who protect them. 🦅
Happy 250th Birthday, America. God Bless the United States of America, and God Bless Our Peace Officers. 🎆
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🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸
Today, we celebrate 250 years of freedom, courage, and the enduring ideals that make our nation strong.
As we honor this historic milestone, AOCDS proudly recognizes the dedicated men and women of law enforcement who continue to stand the watch- protecting our communities, defending our Constitution, and serving with honor every day.
To our AOCDS members and to all those who wear the badge: thank you for your unwavering commitment, sacrifice, and service. Your dedication helps preserve the freedoms generations of Americans have fought to protect.
From all of us at AOCDS, we wish you and your families a safe, happy, and memorable Independence Day.
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Strong partnerships build stronger communities. 🫱🏻🫲🏻
AOCDS Board President Juan and Treasurer Francisco were proud to spend time with future Senator and current Assemblymember Assemblymember Avelino Valencia Avelino Valencia Avelino Valencia, alongside the Santa Ana Police Officers Association Santa Ana Police Officers Association President, the California Fraternal Order of Police California Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) President, and SEBA Sheriffs Employee Benefits Association (SEBA) leadership. 👮🏻♂️
Working together with law enforcement leaders and elected officials strengthens our collective voice and helps advance legislation that support those who serve and protect our communities. 🇺🇸
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We are excited to announce a special fundraising raffle benefiting the AOCDS Memorial Fund! For just $25 per ticket, you’ll have the opportunity to win a Thermador 30-Inch Gas Pro Harmony® Range, generously donated by Randy Acosta of Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center, and Thermador, their premium appliance partner. This professional-grade all-gas range has a retail value of $6,899 and features five Star® burners, convection baking, and Thermador’s renowned professional performance.
CLICK THE LINK IN OUR BIO TO PURCHASE TICKETS
***Deadline to purchase tickets is WEDNESDAY, JULY 8th, 2026. Winner will be drawn & announced THURSDAY, JULY 9th, 2026***
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In Memory of Deputy Steven Edward Parsons- End of Watch: June 24, 2000
Today, we honor and remember Deputy Steven Edward Parsons, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty 26 years ago. Deputy Parsons dedicated his life to serving the people of Orange County with integrity, professionalism, and compassion. As the first motorcycle enforcement officer assigned to the City of Laguna Hills, he earned a reputation as a hardworking deputy who led by example and made a lasting impact on the community he served. On June 24, 2000, Deputy Parsons was tragically killed in a traffic collision while on motorcycle patrol. He was just 36 years old and is survived by his wife, Kathy, and their two children, Kelsey and Nathan. Those who knew Steve remember him as a “hard charger” whose commitment to public service, genuine care for others, and unwavering work ethic inspired everyone around him. Today, and every day, we remember Deputy Steven Edward Parsons- his service, his sacrifice, and the legacy he left behind. We will never forget. ... See MoreSee Less
Today, on the National Day of Prayer for Law Enforcement, we honor the brave men and women who serve and protect our communities with courage, integrity, and dedication.
Please join the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs in praying for the safety, strength, and well-being of all law enforcement officers, their families, and the communities they serve. May they be granted wisdom, guidance, protection, and peace as they answer the call to serve.
Thank you for standing with those who stand watch over us.
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