Enjoy a “Safe and Sane” Fourth of July

It is illegal to posses, store, sell, use, or handle fireworks in the City of Ventura.

National Safety Month

Learn more about crime prevention techniques and protect yourself and your property!

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...

Ventura City Firefighters and Ventura Police Officers Work Together to Save a Life

Ventura County Law Enforcement Leaders Stand Together Against Hate

In this video, Chief Darin Schindler, Chair for the Ventura County Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (VCLECC), joins law enforcement leaders in the County of Ventura in sharing a special message standing up against hate & violence in our communities.

Strategic Plan 2020-2023

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...