An Update from Chief Schindler

An Update from Ventura Police Chief Darin SchindlerYour Ventura Police Department values a strong relationship with the community and truly strives for excellence. Transparency is a key component of our Department’s relationship with residents a...

A Message from Chief Schindler

In the past few days our Department has received questions from community members looking for information about the safety of our neighborhoods, our Department’s training procedures and protocols, and our response to the events taking place acro...

Where We Stand

The Ventura Police Department is committed to the protection of life and property by providing the highest quality service through community involvement and problem solving.” - VPD Mission Statement

We begin by selecting the best men and women fo...

A Message from Mayor LaVere

Thank you for keeping positive conversations open and working together to create change for better equality.

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COVID-19 City Updates