From the Orange County Newsroom
In Summary:
The Orange County Corrections Department has received national recognition after its recruitment video, Step into Something Bigger, was selected as the Best Recruitment Video of 2025 in a Corrections1 reader poll. The video surpassed finalists from major agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the New York City Department of Correction, the Delaware Department of Correction, and the Montana Department of Corrections.
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The Orange County Corrections Department has been named the winner of the Corrections1 national poll for the Best Recruitment Video of 2025. OCCD’s video, “Step into Something Bigger,” was selected by Corrections1.com readers as the top entry, surpassing notable finalists including the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the New York City Department of Correction, the Delaware Department of Correction, and the Montana Department of Corrections.
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This achievement is especially meaningful given the high level of competition. Unlike several entries produced by outside production companies, OCCD’s winning video was created in-house by the talented team at Orange TV, in collaboration with OCCD staff. Their creativity, professionalism, and commitment were instrumental in bringing this project to life.
“We are incredibly honored to receive this award recognizing our innovative approach to recruitment,” said Orange County Chief of Corrections Louis A. Quiñones, Jr. “Our goal was to showcase how Orange County Corrections presents unique opportunities for individuals to step into something bigger, and this video perfectly captured that spirit.”
Corrections1 reviewed dozens of submissions nationwide and selected five standout videos for a final round of public voting. After 20 days of open voting, OCCD emerged as the top choice, earning national recognition as the Best Corrections Recruitment Video of 2025.
The Orange County Corrections Department is honored by this distinction, and we appreciate everyone involved in this accomplishment. We hope these recruitment efforts will inspire a new generation of professionals committed to serving corrections in 2026 and beyond.
Key Points:
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Orange County Corrections was named the winner of Corrections1’s Best Recruitment Video of 2025.
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The winning video, Step into Something Bigger, was produced internally by Orange TV in collaboration with OCCD staff.
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The video outperformed submissions from several high-profile federal and state corrections agencies.
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Corrections1 selected five finalist videos from dozens of nationwide entries before opening public voting.
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Chief of Corrections Louis A. Quiñones, Jr. said the video reflects the department’s commitment to innovation and service.
