Orange County Sheriff’s Office app available for iPhone and Android

Horizon West and other unincorporated Orange County residents can now download the Orange County Sheriff’s Office’s new app.

The app contains a directory of contact information for the department, as well as other local police departments and other hotlines that might be of interest to residents. 

A tip section allows people to enter information they might know about a crime in investigation — residents are told to call 911 if it is an emergency or the crime is in progress. 

Contact information for school resource officers is also listed in the application. 

A log of calls, links to social media sites, safety tips, frequently asked questions, a list of wanted people and a map of sex offenders near you is also available. 

The free app is available on both iTunes and the Google Play store. To download, type in “Orange County Sheriff’s Office.” 

Contact Jennifer Nesslar at [email protected].