Public Safety Services
Emergencies: 9-1-1
Police Services Non-Emergency Dispatch: (949) 770-6011
Fire Services Non-Emergencies: (714) 573-6000
Fire Services South County Inspection Office: (949) 347-2240
Marine Safety (Ocean Lifeguards): (949) 361-8219
Maritime Coordination Center (MCC) - Federal: (562) 283-7951
San Clemente Customs and Border Patrol Station (I-5) - Federal: (760) 430-5344
San Clemente Public Safety consists of Police, Fire and Marine Safety Services. Police Services are largely contracted through the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD). Other contracts include crossing guards, citation processing, and other support activities. Police services are responsible for providing law enforcement, crime investigation, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, forensic services, public information and education services. Fire and Emergency Services are contracted through the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA). Ambulance transport services are contracted through Falck Mobile Health Corp. Fire Services are responsible for providing fire rescue and protection, fire investigation, hazardous material response, paramedic, ambulance dispatch and transport, public information and education services. Marine Safety services oversee water-related safety for citizens through rescue and medical aid, preventive enforcement, and public awareness. These combined efforts work together to ensure public safety and emergency response.
General Fund Public Safety expenditures encompass 45% or $39.8 million in FY 2025 and 47% or $41.3 million in FY 2026. Public Safety costs for the direct contract costs for fire (OCFA), Police (OCSD) and ambulance (Falck) are $35.1 in FY 2025 and $36.5 in FY 2026.
Police Services Summary
Purpose Statement: To provide responsive, professional law enforcement service to all people in San Clemente. These services are contracted through the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Police Services
- Provide law enforcement services to the public.
- Protect lives and property.
- Initiate and maintain crime prevention programs.
- Investigate and solve crimes.
- Provide educational programs to the public.
OCSD FY 2026 Cost Spreadsheet
OCSD FY 2025 Cost Spreadsheet
FY 2025 and FY2026 Police Services Budget Summary
FY 2026 Police Services Contract
FY 2025 Police Services Contract
Fire Services Summary
Purpose Statement: To provide quality safety and emergency service in a timely and efficient manner. These services are contracted through the Orange County Fire Authority.
Fire Services
- Provide safety and emergency services to the public.
- Provide paramedic and ambulance transport services.
- Provide fire investigation services.
- Respond to hazardous materials incidents.
- Provide fire prevention, public information and educational programs.
FY 2025 & FY 2026 Fire Services Budget Summary
Amended Fire Services and Emergency Medical Services Agreement
Falck Ambulance Transport Services Contract
Marine Safety Summary
Purpose Statement: To maximize the safety and well-being of visitors to San Clemente's beach and marine environment through comprehensive public education, preventive measures, and responsive emergency intervention.
Marine Safety Services
- Provide water observation, rescue response, medical aid and law enforcement services.
- Provide instructional water safety programs through the junior lifeguard, school education, community outreach and media programs.