Be predictable and look out for one another

City of Ventura encourages residents to prepare for the next emergency

Make a Plan, Build a Kit, Stay Informed

COVID-19 Vaccines Work!

COVID-19 Vaccines are safe, effective, and free! No appointment is necessary.

VPD Employee Engagement Survey

The American Society for Public Administration surveyed VPD employees as part of a series of citywide engagement surveys. Read the article!

Contact Your District Commander

As part of our Strategic Plan to strengthen community partnerships and streamline problem solving efforts, a VPD Commander has been assigned to each City Council District and each Community Council.

Text to 9-1-1 Available in the City of Ventura

Hearing and speech-impaired members of the community, or those in a situation where it is too dangerous to dial 9-1-1 have another option to call for help in an emergency – Text to 9-1-1.

Effective immediately, Ventura County law enforcement agencies’ and ...

New Emergency Alerting System Outfitted on Ventura Police Cars to Aid in Evacuation Orders

The Ventura Police Department’s patrol vehicles are now equipped with new Hi-Lo sirens, a different sound than traditional sirens, used to alert residents to evacuate. 

The new warning system will be used when VPD has issued an evacuatio...

Strategic Plan 2020-2023