Orange County J*il Incident: A Case Review

This session is a firsthand case study of a 2020 hostage incident inside the Orange County J*il, where a suspect took multiple staff members hostage, including a deputy, correctional officer, and nurse. Presented by Sgt. Jeffrey “JP” James-Potts, the training provides an inside perspective from the deputy who lived through the crisis.

Sgt. James-Potts shares both the operational lessons and the human realities of the event, highlighting the roles of patrol, SWAT, J*il staff, dispatch, and responding partner agencies in managing a complex, high-stakes response.

He also speaks candidly about the personal aftermath — the internal battle, the recovery process, and the road back — offering participants a powerful blend of tactical insight, resilience, and hard-earned lessons for the entire public safety team.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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