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Not even a month on the job and this brave cadet saves a suicidal subject from jumping off the California Street overpass bridge. We see big things ahead for Cadet Brunk. His swift and courageous actions saved a life.
#herooftheday
#communityhelper
#MentalHealthAwareness
#Ventura
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Retired K9 Eros passed away 12/10 at the age of 14. He served
#Ventura
for 7 years. Our K9s come from Germany but Eros was unique because he was born, raised and trained right here in Ventura. After retirement he enjoyed life with his handler and family.
#K9
#DogsofTwittter
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Heard it’s National Selfie Day, how’d we do? 😃🧀
This official first day of summer and beyond, please make safety a priority!
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Today we remember these 12 special people who were tragically killed one year ago. Our thoughts are with their families and all those impacted by this senseless act.
#Borderline
#TOStrong
@CityofTO
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We are sad to share that Police K9 Eron has passed away. He served our community well with his handler Cpl. Jackson. He was a phenomenal street dog and loved working along side his favorite person.
#ventura
#policek9
#EOW
#dogsoftwitter
#communitypolicing
#vpdk9
#servicedog
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⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT: There is a sinkhole developing on S/B Victoria Ave, near the Walmart shopping center. While there’s no immediate threat to public safety, all S/B lanes south of Ralston St are closed to traffic until further notice. Please avoid the area & take alternate routes.
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Officers responded to a subject trespassing in the area of Solano/San Bernardino Ave. The subject described as 3 ft tall 250 lb male covered in fur. Subject located hiding in a backyard. The trespasser is sleeping peacefully and being relocated to a wooded area far north of city.
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Please say no to panhandling and yes to charities. Hand outs often feed addictions. Many local groups provide assistance for long term solutions. Let’s work together to make things better in our community!
#notopanhandling
#ventura
#venturasafe
#yestocharity
#police
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It's w heavy hearts we announce the passing of retired K9 Yoschi. He went in for emergency surgery & didn't recover as expected. Last night, all VPD K9 handlers, & Yoschi’s best friend, Ofc. Therrien, were w him as he passed away peacefully. Rest easy boy, we have it from here ❤️
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Congrats to Commander Tom Higgins who retired yesterday after 28 years of outstanding service to our Ventura community. We thank him for his service and wish him the best in his well deserved retirement!
Here’s his last broadcast over the radio as a Ventura Police Officer:
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Let’s talk about distracted driving! This video is what we call “Follow the Leader." The 1st vehicle entered the intersection on a red light & 6 more followed w/o checking the light themselves. We know you may have lots on your mind, however, we can't skimp out on safe driving.
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Critical missing person, Dollie, has been located and she is safe.
#communitypolicing
#ventura
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We are aware of a potential active threat on the Ventura College campus. Nothing has been confirmed at this point. Our officers are on scene and currently investigating. We will provide an update as soon as we have more information to share.
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Check out this short video piece from Officer Orozco to hear his inspiration for becoming a Ventura Police Officer! Officer Orozco also serves our community alongside his brother, Samuel! We are thankful for their service and for truly bringing “family” into our Department!
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Ventura College has been evacuated & it’s confirmed that this report of an active shooter is unfounded. The scene has been cleared & is no longer considered an active incident. Officers on scene determined no shooting occurred on the VC campus.
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Today we recognize the final patrol shift of Sergeant Hewlett after 27 years of service!!
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To the community members demanding the search continue for Naya Rivera, we remind you that this is an investigation through the Ventura County Sheriff. Ventura PD is not involved at this time. We encourage you to direct calls and emails to the appropriate agency. 805-654-9511
The missing person at Lake Puru has been identified as Naya Rivera, 33, of Los Angeles. SAR operation will continue at first light.
@VCAirUnit
@fillmoresheriff
@Cal_OES
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Officer Key, a Trainee and Marine Corps veteran, responded to a subject possibly in distress and locked in a bathroom of a business. He dismantled the door and found the subject overdosing. He retrieved his Naloxone kit and administered a dose bringing the subject back.
#Police
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Each year on Christmas morning, our Police Chief, Assistant Chief, & Command Staff go out on patrol so our patrol officers w young children can stay home w family. This has been a VPD tradition for 20+ yrs& it never gets old. From ours to yours, have a happy & safe holiday ❤️🎄
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Staff at VC received an automatic alert on school computers of an active shooter. The original source of this message is currently unknown, however we are in the process of searching and evacuating.
As of now:
No known suspects
No confirmed shots fired
No victims
No witnesses
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Special thanks to our officers and fire personnel from around the State for serving our community! Information, including frequently asked question regarding the Thomas Fire incident, is provided by the City of Ventura at the following link: .
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Sergeant Ron Helus and all the victims of last night’s tragedy in Thousand Oaks. We are deeply saddened by this event in our county.
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Every day brings something different! Off. Zion & Sgt. Sutherland responded to a call of a Sea Lion pup on Harbor Blvd that was in danger of being truck by traffic. They were able to keep it safe until a Marine & Wildlife Rescuer was able to safely relocate him. Great job team!
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Special Olympian Ian Eaton was recognized tonight for more than thirty-five years of involvement with the
#SpecialOlympics
. Join us in supporting athletes this Thursday at the
#CaliforniaPizzaKitchen
at the
#PacificViewMall
for the annual
#TipACop
effort from 5 to 9 pm.
#Ventura
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“My mask protects you and your mask protects me. We are in this together.”
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Every year on Christmas morning, our Police Chief, Asst Chief, & Command Staff go out on patrol so that our patrol officers w young children can stay home w their families. It’s the 20th year of this tradition & it never gets old! From ours to yours, have happy & safe holiday 🎄
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Our buddy Shaun spotted a patrol car before a doctors visit. His mom said he was nervous for his appointment but when officers took their time to visit it helped make his day better! He has his mom send us messages when he sees us around town and it brightens our day!
#ventura
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One mile down and 8 more to go! We have been carrying the torch for more than two decades in the annual
#LawEnforcementTorchRun
as it makes its way to the
#OlympicGames
in Long Beach. We will be handing it off to Oxnard Police this morning!
#ventura
#police
#community
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Taking Grandpa for show and tell is especially exciting when he wears a cool uniform! Our officers don’t just drive in and drive out they are part of our community. You’ll see them on the soccer fields and in local classrooms on a regular basis.
#communitypolicing
#Ventura
#hiring
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Behind the Badge with Det. Cpl. Anthony Morales: he highlights growing up in Ventura, how he first became inspired to serve our community, and how he stays involved by coaching a local high school football team. Thank you Cpl. Morales for your service, on and off duty.
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While patrolling a local neighborhood Officer Uribe noticed that a resident’s
#AmericanFlag
had been damaged during the
#ThomasFire
. He purchased a new flag and returned to the site to replace the flag. Officer Uribe is a
#Veteran
.
#Police
#VenturaStrong
#Ventura
#California
#VPD
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K9 Yoschi will be retiring tomorrow March 17th & today is his very last shift serving our community! K9 Yoschi has fearlessly protected Officer Therrien, our various patrol teams, and you! We are so grateful for his service! Happy Retirement Yoschi! 🎉
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To those who have been peacefully protesting the past few days and to those who will continue this weekend, we thank you for doing so safely. The safety of our community is our top priority, let’s make it a great weekend!
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Suspect is in custody. Arrested in Ventura.
Forrest Robert Brantley, 38, the man police suspect is behind a brutal killing Nov. 28 in San Diego, may be in the
#Ventura
County area, per SDPD. In the Nov. 28 incident the attacker used a weapon to break the victim's neck. Call 911 if seen. Don't approach.
#safetyalert
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Name a better duo. You can’t.
Unless maybe your name is Yoschi, Miles, Jag, or Deco!! Officer Avila and K9 Bolt here to spread some Saturday smiles and paws-itivity! 🐾 Let’s make it a great weekend!
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Can you ID me? 👀
On 12/26, this man entered Antique Adventures & attempted to cut a lock on the case containing $10K worth of merch. The suspect previously committed a burglary at the same location on 12/22. He stole merch valuing $5,520.
Call Det. Nick Davy, 805-339-4481.
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Update 12:30 a.m.: Mandatory evacuations on the Westside of Ventura. Neighborhoods north of Main Street to Shell Rd.
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Congratulations to Det. Cpl. Anthony Morales for being selected as our Crimefighter of the Month for October! 🎃 Cpl. Morales is upbeat, positive, and truly brings great energy to the station each day (you can tell by the photo!). Thank you for your service to our community!
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This crew kept watch of Ventura throughout the night! They are pictured in front of City Hall before sunrise.
#nightcrew
#ventura
#police
#california
#hiring
#venturacityhall
#downtownventura
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As a holiday tradition our Police Chief, Assistant Chief and Commanders patrol the community Christmas morning so that patrol officers can be home with their families. Here's the sunrise crew! Wishing our community a safe holiday.
#ventura
#police
#community
#chistmas
#holiday
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Keep it movin’ Ventura! We have Officers out regularly patrolling our parks and beaches. Education is our priority but full closures can be implemented if our community isn’t using these spaces safely. Let’s stop the spread together!
#KeepItMovingVentura
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Another tradition in the books! Every year on Christmas morning, our Chief, Asst. Chief, & Command Staff go on patrol so our officers with young children can stay home w their families. This has been a tradition for more than 20 yrs & it never gets old. We wish you a safe holiday
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Today we honored the life of Sergeant Ron Helus. He made the ultimate sacrifice serving and protecting Ventura County. He will be remembered for his bravery, service and commitment. He will never be forgotten.
#VenturaCounty
#Fallenhero
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This sweet girl delivered donuts to our department today because she said she wanted to give them to some
#heroes
. K9 Yoschi was happy to accept them!
#ventura
#police
#nationalpoliceweek2019
#donuttime
#thankyou
#kidsrock
#policing
#k9
#workingdogs
#DogsofTwittter
#community
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Sgt. Brunk and Ofc. Brown with Crossing Guard of the Year Kathy McKean encourage you to use caution crossing the street.
#pedestriansafety
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UPDATE 6/2, 7:35pm: The child has been located and is safe. We thank our community for the assistance.
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We're very proud to announce Ofc. Jameson Spies & K9 Rolls as our newest duo serving Ventura! Rolls is a 2.5y/o German Shepherd, currently trained in patrol & narcotics detection! The purchase of K9 Rolls wouldn't have been possible w/o the generous donation from Rolls Scaffold!
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Well, yeehaw! We appreciate the partnerships we have with law enforcement agencies throughout Ventura County in serving and protecting fair visitors! Tonight the VC Sheriff’s Mounted Enforcement Unit gets ready to mosey on through the fairgrounds. Be safe!.
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Critical Missing Person Alert: Dollie, a 90 year old African American woman, 5’5”, 110 lbs was last seen near Community Memorial Hospital at about 6:05 pm wearing the same clothing pictured. Please call 911 if located.
#MissingPerson
#Ventura
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Help us help you! Under the City's updated ordinance and limited parks/beaches closures, it is up to our community to enjoy these public spaces responsibly by continuing to practice their social distance and by refraining from sitting, standing or loitering. Movement is key!
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Sometimes Coffee with a Cop isn’t the planned one but instead it’s the officer who sits down after a 13 hour shift to answer a resident’s questions. Special shout out to Officer Halverson for serving and protecting Ventura.
#police
#ventura
#vcstorm
#communitypolicing
#coffee
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Road Closure: Harbor Blvd from Sanjon Rd to California Street is closed due to flooding. Please use alternate routes and avoid this area.
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Ventura Beach RV Park located at 800 W. Main Street remains under mandatory evacuation until 8 am Sunday. Stay informed about road closures and storm impacts at . Here is footage of the RV Park at approximately 12:30 pm today.
#stormwatch
#venturacounty
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18 years ago - 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flight and 2,606 for work. 343 firefighters, 60 police officers And 8 paramedics went to sleep in preparation to serve the next day. None of them saw past 10:00am Sept 11, 2001
#WeWillNeverForget911
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Officer Sean Portillo and his K9 partner Deco are here to provide a few quick tips for keeping your pet safe this Fourth of July! Check it out and ensure you keep safety, for ALL family members, a priority this holiday weekend 🐶
#July4th
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Heads up, folks 🚫🍻
We’re hosting a DUI checkpoint this Friday, September 8. If you're headed out for Friday night festivities, please plan ahead for a safe ride home…and remember, “sober” does NOT mean the least drunk.
Spread the word and share the responsibility.
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DANGEROUS HIGH SURF ALERT - A high surf warning is in effect for Ventura until 10pm on Sat, Dec 29. All beaches from the Ventura Pier to Marina Park are CLOSED due to large, breaking waves & severe coastal flooding. Avoid the Pierpont area & all beaches until further notice.
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Missing 11 yr old, Zander Naurbburg. Last seen in the area of Santa Cruz/Catalina St. today. Call 650-8010 w/info
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Another holiday tradition in the books! Each
#Christmas
morning, our Police Chief, Assistant Chief, and Command Staff go out on patrol so our patrol officers can stay home with their families. From ours to yours, we wish you a
#happy
and safe holiday!
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CRITICAL MISSING JUVENILE
Have you seen Jair Diaz? Jair is 11-years-old & was last seen on Mon., 11/14/22 about 1:20 p.m. near De Anza Middle School. He is 5’ tall, brown hair, brown eyes & was last seen wearing a blue & red Nike windbreaker & blue jeans. If located, call 9-1-1.
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Happy Saturday Ventura! The sun is shining, residents are enjoying the outdoors responsibly, and our team is out and ready to serve you! Let’s make it a great one 🌞
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Our Chief of Police, Darin Schindler is here with a personal message for our Ventura community. If you’d like to reach out directly, please email policechief
@venturapd
.org. As a community, we are stronger when we stand together. More here:
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Around 4:40pm, a single engine plane with 3 occupants went down at Marina Park. There were no injuries to passengers or anyone on the ground.
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*MISSING TEEN: Winter Comb, 13y/o, 5’2”, 100lbs, orange hair. Last seen 10/9, 3:35pm near N Dos Caminos Ave & Foothill Rd. She was last seen wearing the light gray tank top, baggy blue jeans, & black shoes shown in the first photo. If located, please call 9-1-1.
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We’ve got three of the best out serving our community! Please be advised that in the downtown area near City Hall, there is increased traffic due to the various modified high school graduation ceremonies occurring this weekend. Let’s make it a great day 🌞
#venturapolice
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We’d like to give a BIG shoutout to
@patagonia
for using their research and design facility located right here in Ventura to construct over 100 non-surgical face masks for our Ventura Police crimefighting team!
#venturapolice
#communitypolicing
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Today we joined the
@RSO
in honoring Deputy Isaiah Cordero. Our hearts go out to his colleagues, family, and loved ones.
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Update - Jair has been safely located.
CRITICAL MISSING JUVENILE
Have you seen Jair Diaz? Jair is 11-years-old & was last seen on Mon., 11/14/22 about 1:20 p.m. near De Anza Middle School. He is 5’ tall, brown hair, brown eyes & was last seen wearing a blue & red Nike windbreaker & blue jeans. If located, call 9-1-1.
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K9 Defender and Officer Devon Anderson are continuing their training in Urban Tracking School! Over the next three weeks, they’ll be learning how to follow human scents to assist in locating missing persons and suspects of crimes. Wish them luck! 🍀
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School Closure: Due to high winds and poor air quality Ventura College will close for today at 10 am. Ventura Unified Schools are on fall break and not in session.
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Join us in congratulating Sgt. Sarah Starr on her promotion to Commander! Starr began with VPD in '03, promoted to Cpl. in '07 and Sgt. in '14. She's assigned as a Watch Commander overseeing Civic Engagement, Field Training Operations, & the K9 Unit. Congrats Commander Starr!
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This suspect has been identified and arrested on two counts of burglary and one attempted burglary. Thank you, Ventura, for your help in spreading the word and sharing information.
Can you ID me? 👀
On 12/26, this man entered Antique Adventures & attempted to cut a lock on the case containing $10K worth of merch. The suspect previously committed a burglary at the same location on 12/22. He stole merch valuing $5,520.
Call Det. Nick Davy, 805-339-4481.
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We’ve got an awesome team of Officers out patrolling the downtown area for Main Street Moves! If you plan on drinking, please plan ahead for a safe ride home. Let’s make it a safe weekend 👍
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We're scared by this driving! 🫣This light was red for 19 seconds prior to the driver entering the intersection. There is no doubt they were distracted.
Running red lights isn't just a traffic violation; it's a danger to all on the road. While behind the wheel, plz stay focused.
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Today, on the 3rd anniversary of the
#ThomasFire
, we mourn the loss our community endured, but look back with joy as we remember our sense of community, our determination to rebuild, & the immense outpouring of compassion from neighbors. We are still
#VenturaStrong
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This suspect has been identified and is currently in custody. Thank you for your help, Ventura!
ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY: Robbery Suspect, 5/18/23, 3pm, 245 S. Mills Rd. The suspect ran up to an elderly man in the Trader Joe’s parking lot, pushed him, & took his wallet from his pants pocket. He fled toward the mall & changed clothing while inside.
If you have info, please dm us
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Our hearts are with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office and the family and friends of fallen Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller. May he rest in peace and may we continue on with his honest, honorable, and compassionate work.
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“Since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to become a
#policeofficer
. I made it my goal to make my dream come true. I have been an officer since 2017. I love my
#job
! I enjoy the people I work with and feel blessed to be able to serve our
#community
every day," Officer Lopez.
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A Pomona Police Officer was killed in the line of duty and another was injured. Our thoughts are with the Pomona Police Department and the families of these officers. We stand with you during this sad time.
#police
#pamonapolice
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It is with great sadness to share that retired Ventura Police Sergeant Terry Medina has passed away from a courageous battle against cancer. Our thoughts are with his wife, two children, extended family and friends. He will be deeply missed.
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During a recent traffic stop, K9 Bolt located fentanyl & paraphernalia in the vehicle. After booking that arrestee, he & Ofc. Avila were off to assist in another search, this time resulting in a couple ounces of meth. Great job Bolty boy! ⭐️
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K9 Bolt assisted patrol officers with a drug sales case today! He’s been working hard at serving and protecting our community.
#K9
#ventura
#police
#workingdog
#dogsoftwitter
#k9bolt
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The suspect said he didn’t have anything illegal in his vehicle. K9 Yoschi called his bluff.
#K9
#ventura
#vpdk9
#california
#gooddog
#happydog
#workingdog
#police
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K9 Yoschi has the night shift covered! He waited patiently with his favorite toy before hitting the streets. Let’s make it a safe one! There were 13 thefts from unlocked vehicles in
#Ventura
over the past week. Be sure to remove valuables and lock up.
#dogsoftwitter
#K9OfTheDay
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UPDATE, 2/27/21, 8:10pm: The missing juvenile was located and has been reunited with his family. We appreciate your help in spreading the word.
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This week, Ofc Gomez responded to a call of a female causing a disturbance at Vons. She was very turned around & in need of help. Ofc Gomez was able to contact a family member who could come pick her up. He knew she was hungry & while they waited, he bought a pizza to share w her
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We have a great team of Ventura Police Officers out serving our community. Let’s work together to protect our community’s most vulnerable!
#venturapolice
#StayVenturaStrong
#VenturaCountyTogether
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Ofc. Espinoza served in the US Air Force with deployments to Pakistan and Bahrain. He later worked as an EMT/Firefighter for 10 yrs. His unit began to participate in active shooter training and he realized he wanted to be a
#policeofficer
3 years in and he loves his
#job
!
#Hiring
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It can’t be said enough... thank you! On Mother’s Day & the start of National Police Week, we honor the dedicated moms who serve our team AND the caring moms, grandmas, & older sisters who have played an important role in shaping our team 💗 Photo taken prior to COVID-19.
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2002 ➡️ 2022
Wow how things change! Retired Officer Jim Brittle pictured with his daughter Kaylyne Brittle, one of our newest Ventura Police Officers! Gives us goosebumps just to think about how quickly time passes 🥺
#ThrowbackThursday
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We may look a little different but we are still here to serve YOU! Officer Bloomingdale currently patrols Beat 3, which covers the area east of Mills Road and roughly north of Telephone Road. If you see her patrolling your neighborhood, feel free to give her a wave 👋
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As we remember those who have given their lives for our freedom we also recognize the service of so many here in our community. Special thanks to our officers for serving and protecting our community this
#MemorialDay
weekend.
#Police
#Ventura
#California
#Thankyou
#Community
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