Law Enforcement
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES: If you need immediate assistance, please call the California Warning Center at 916-845-8911, and ask for the Law Enforcement Duty Chief.
Since 1960, the Law Enforcement Branch of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services has provided valuable services to the citizens and visitors of California. From catastrophic disaster response, to securing critical infrastructure throughout the state, the Law Enforcement Branch has answered the call.
The Law Enforcement Branch coordinates with local, state, and federal law enforcement stakeholders in response to incidents and needs throughout the state of California and beyond, to protect lives and property, build capabilities, and support communities for a resilient California. Working directly with all 58 California Sheriffs, the Law Enforcement Branch provides guidance, personnel, and critical resources for agencies to successfully and efficiently management events occurring throughout the state. The California Law Enforcement, Coroner, and Search and Rescue mutual aid programs are a top priority of the branch.
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Coroner
The Cal OES Law Enforcement Branch coordinates the State Coroner’s Mutual Aid Plan
LEOC
State and federal law enforcement agencies work together to ensure public safety during emergency activations
Mutual Aid System
The mutual aid system is intended to enable aid to agencies/jurisdictions whose resources have been overwhelmed in an emergency
Public Safety Procurement Program
Cost savings programs for law enforcement and public safety agencies
Volunteering
Become a Search and Rescue volunteer
Training
Search and Rescue Training Courses
Search & Rescue
The Cal OES Law Enforcement Branch coordinates state mutual aid for search and rescue