Crime & Safety

South Orange County Sheriff's, CHP In Your Neighborhood

Ever wanted to have coffee with a cop? or how to teach your teenager to drive safely? Orange County Sheriff's Department is here for you.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA — Orange County Sheriff's Department has multiple events for the communities they serve. In South Orange County, prepare to bring your questions and spend some time with your Orange County Sheriff's Department, San Juan Capistrano division this weekend.

On April 20, OCSD will be hanging out at their "Coffee with a Cop" event located in Trabuco Canyon.

"Coffee with a Cop is as simple as it sounds," OCSD said over Facebook. "It is a chance to meet your local CHP Officers & OCSD Deputies and have a cup of coffee with them. There are no agendas at this event, just an opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers/deputies in your neighborhood."

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Find them from 7 AM - 9 AM Friday at Canyon Feed & Tack, 30555 Trabuco Canyon Rd, Ste 100, Trabuco Canyon, California.

CHP Start Smart for New Drivers

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CHP's Start Smart program focuses on providing comprehensive traffic safety education classes for teenagers and their parents.

Start Smart employs innovative techniques to capture the attention of teenagers and parents, providing a lasting experience. The curriculum includes information on collision statistics, teen driver and passenger behaviors, graduated driver license (GDL) laws, cultural changes in today’s society, and the need for stronger parental involvement in a teenager’s driving experience. Call to reserve your seats
CHP - San Juan Capistrano Area: 949-487-4000

Coffee With A Cop In Ladera Ranch

Lola's Cafe in Ladera is your next stop for Coffee With A Cop. Meet up with officers from Orange County Sheriff's Department, as well as California Highway Patrol Officers. Come to have coffee and dish with law enforcement at Lola's from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 25.

Prescription Drug Takeback Day, across Orange County, April 28.

"Anonymously discard illegal and legal medications at our drive through drop off collection site. No questions asked. Keep these from falling into the wrong hands."

Drop off your unwanted prescriptions at OCSD - San Juan Capistrano Police Services, located at 32506 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, California 92675

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