OC Sheriff Hosted Technology Center Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – New Santa Ana

Lina Portman1 week ago

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TUSTIN, approx. – The Sheriff's Department today held the grand opening of the new OC Sheriff Technology Centerwhich will bring three divisions under one roof for increased operational effectiveness and efficiency.

The 120,000 square foot facility located in Tustin will house the department's Technology Division, Operations Support and Intelligence Division and components of the Special Operations Division.

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

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

“Our staff are at the heart of our exceptional services, but giving them the space and tools they need strengthens their ability to protect our community,” said Don Barnes, Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. “We are driving a cultural shift in the way we use technology, and I look forward to seeing the solutions we put in place to prevent crime, solve cases and improve the quality of lives of our residents. »

In June 2022, Orange County purchased the building. The facility is estimated to cost $110 million, which includes all security, audio/visual and structural improvements.

The Sheriff's Technology Center will house the department's Technology Division, comprised of six teams serving varying critical roles. Their responsibilities include maintaining the county's 800 MHz radio infrastructure, providing IT services and arranging technology vehicles for more than 100 county agencies.

The Operations Support and Intelligence Division will also operate out of the new center. This division includes the Real-Time Operations Center, Sheriff's Dispatch and Control One, as well as the Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center.

As part of the Special Enforcement Bureau, the SWAT team and the Hazardous Device Section will also operate out of the Sheriff's Technology Center, in a space that can adequately support the office's personnel, tools and assets.

Additionally, the facility offers large training and meeting rooms, a media briefing room, collaboration spaces and will eventually include a museum space dedicated to preserving and honoring the rich history of the Department of sheriff.