Countywide : Martini Named Captain, Commander of Men’s Jail

Orange County Sheriff’s Lt. Dan Martini, who has served as the agency’s spokesman for the past two years, has been promoted to captain and will be commander of the Orange County Men’s Jail.

Martini, 46, has worked for the department for two decades. He served briefly as a spokesman for the county during the early stages of the bankruptcy crisis and said the knowledge he gained will be relevant to commanding the jail under increasing budget constraints.

“The challenges we face right now with the budget are going to be tremendous,” Martini said. “We’re headed for some very difficult times and very tough decisions.”