Safe Places
Mission and Vision
To create a community where all LGBTQ+ residents and visitors in Orange County feel safe, respected, and supported, free from discrimination and victimization.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office Safe Place Initiative empowers the LGBTQ+ community by providing accessible safety information and a network of designated Safe Places where individuals can seek refuge and immediate assistance if they are victims of crime or bullying. This is achieved through:
- Establishing visible Safe Place locations throughout Orange County by partnering with businesses, organizations, and County buildings to display recognizable decals and signage.
- Ensuring prompt law enforcement response, including direct connection to 911 services, for anyone seeking help at a Safe Place location.
- Fostering strong relationships with the LGBTQ+ community through dedicated liaison deputies who provide support, resources, and address community concerns.
Program Outline:
Displaying the OCSO Safe Place symbol carries some important responsibilities that will greatly assist in protecting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ+) victims of crime.
These LGBTQ+ victims will recognize that the Safe Place symbol indicates your business or organization is willing to assist them. By registering as a Safe Place in Orange County, you agree to:
- Apply the Safe Place decal outside the front entrance of your establishment. If there is no glass at your front entrance, a Safe Place poster can be placed conspicuously inside.
- Allow these victims to enter and remain at your premise until deputies arrive.
- Call, or assist these victims in calling 911.
Register as an LGBTQ Safe Place
We Welcome You to Join Us.
If you have any questions about the EMERGE program or would like to learn more about our organization,
please contact us or join us online.