The Ventura Police Department is now accepting applications for the next Community Academy open to Ventura residents and business owners. The academy can accommodate 30 participants and the deadline to apply is Friday, December 31, 2021.
The 2022 Ventura Police Community Academy is part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to strengthen community partnerships and increase transparency. This free program will take participants on a patrol ride-along, provide interactive trainings, showcase hands-on activities that provide an inside look at local policing, and much more. Each night features a new topic with different speakers, demonstrations, and discussions.
“The success of any police department depends largely upon the collaboration and support it receives from the residents it serves,” said Police Chief Darin Schindler. “It’s my hope that by opening our doors and demystifying police operations, we can work together to make Ventura a safer community.”
The Community Academy, set to begin on February 23, 2022, will be held on 10 consecutive Wednesday nights from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. with a final class and graduation on April 27, 2022. Nine classes will be held at the Ventura Police Department. The session on March 16, 2022, will be held at the Ventura County Criminal Justice Training Center in Camarillo.
To be eligible for the Ventura Police Community Academy applicants must:
- Be a minimum of 18 years old
- Live or own a business in the City of Ventura
- Pass a criminal background check with no misdemeanor convictions in the past two years and no felony convictions
- Participate in an in-person interview process
- Commit to attending all sessions
Interviews are expected to occur in late January and those accepted will be notified in early February.
To learn more or apply for the 2022 Ventura Police Community Academy, visit
www.CityofVentura.ca.gov/CommunityAcademy.
