Neighborhood Narcotics Team

Did you know we have a Neighborhood Narcotics Team and that our detectives regularly utilize tips from our community to investigate problem houses and to address community related concerns surrounding narcotics?

Corporal Eric Jackson shares details about t...

Get Involved in Crime Prevention

A community safety video update from Police Chief Darin Schindler.

Interactive Community Crime Map

Use of Force Policies

“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 StatementWe’ve received many questi...

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...