Mission Viejo Police Chief Lt. Chris Wilson and DUILA Executive Director Marilyn MacDougall at the starting line of the 24th Annual Mission Viejo Walk Against Drugs on Saturday October 20, 2012.

Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. This year Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated October 20 – 28, 2012 .

Red Ribbon Week serves as a vehicle for communities and individuals to take a stand for the hopes and dreams of our children through a commitment to drug prevention and education and a personal commitment to live drug free lives with the ultimate goal being the creation of drug free America.

Red Ribbon Week also commemorates the ultimate sacrifice made by DEA Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, who died at the hands of drug traffikers in Mexico while fighting the battle against illegal drugs to keep our country and children safe. Read the rest of this entry

Over the weekend of September 15 and 16, the Orange County Law Enforcement Explorer Advisor Association (OCLEEAA) hosted its Seventh Annual Explorer Competition at the Sheriff’s Katella Training Facility and the Sheriff’s Academy in Tustin.  Forty-five 4-person teams, from agencies throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties, participated in this event. 

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Explorer Post 449 fielded eight teams, who took a very impressive four 1^st place, one 2^nd place, three 3^rd place, three 4^th place, and three 5^th place trophies in team events. Although all of the participants deserve recognition for their efforts, as they represented our agency proudly, special congratulations go out to the following Explorers for a job well done: Read the rest of this entry