Ventura County Community College District Police Department

🍩 Happy National Donut Day! We couldn’t let the day pass without celebrating one of law enforcement’s most famous traditions. Don’t forget to enjoy a donut today!
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We were honored to partner with the CSUCI Police Department during yesterday’s graduation ceremony to help support a safe and successful celebration for students, families, and guests. Events like these are a great reminder of the value of collaboration between our agencies and the communities we serve.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 on their incredible achievement! 🎓
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🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎉

The VCCCD Police Department proudly celebrates all of this year’s graduates and the hard work, perseverance, and dedication that brought them to this milestone. Special shoutout to Officer Mejia, who earned his Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice!

Congratulations to all the graduates, and we wish you continued success in the next chapter of your journey!
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This morning, Officers Valdez and Mejia had the privilege to participate in the Ventura County Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony’s Honor Guard, remembering and honoring local law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities. This is also our opportunity to pay our respects to local peace officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, including one of our own, Officer James Doyle, EOW: 03/23/1975.
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The VCCCD Police Department invites all students, faculty, staff, and the community to join us for a community presentation to share the required Annual Military Equipment Report and our Military Equipment Policy and inventory.

The report and corresponding community meeting are part of legislation intended to increase public transparency and provide government oversight when we seek to fund, acquire, and use military equipment as defined by statute. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns about our equipment, how it is used, and how it is funded.

📍: District Administrative Center, 761 E. Daily Drive, Suite 200, Camarillo, CA, 93010
📅: May 6, 2026
⏰: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Earlier today, our command staff had the opportunity to visit the incredible California State University Channel Islands Police Department dispatchers and presented a small token of appreciation in honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. We are grateful everyday for their professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment to keeping our communities safe. Thank you, CSU Channel Islands Police Department! ⚫️💛⚫️
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‼️NOW HIRING‼️
We are accepting entry-level and lateral applications for Community College Police Officer 1. Our police officers are full-time POST-certified peace officers and provide law enforcement services at Moorpark, Oxnard, and Ventura Colleges.

Visit our webpage for more information about the positions and to apply online. Application deadline is April 23, 2026!

Last week, Officer Valdez teamed up with School Resource Officer Uribe from the Ventura Police Department to visit Homestead, sharing important tips on staying safe at school and at home. This kind of outreach is a key part of community policing, helping build trust and positive relationships between officers and the communities we serve!
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Two of our officers had the honor of serving in the Honor Guard at the Ventura County Criminal Justice Training Center’s Academy Class 2025-2 graduation ceremony. We’re also proud to celebrate Officer Emmanuel Sandoval, who was once a police cadet at our Ventura College Station.

It’s always rewarding to see the next generation step forward in service to their communities. Congratulations to all the graduates, and we wish you success and safety in your careers! 🎉

Today we are remembering VCCCD Police Officer James Joseph Doyle, who was shot and killed in the line of duty 51 years ago today.

On March 23, 1975, Officer James Doyle was patrolling Ventura College, conducting building checks after a rash of burglaries, when he was shot and killed by a student positioned on the second floor of a building. After shooting Officer Doyle, the suspect stole his service revolver and patrol car, and fled the scene. The suspect was apprehended three days later in the State of Idaho after confronting an Idaho State Trooper. The suspect was convicted of murdering a peace officer and sentenced to life in prison on January 28, 1976.

Officer James Doyle was 24 years old and was a U.S. Army veteran, and was also a criminal justice student at Ventura College. Officer Doyle had two brothers who were Sheriff Deputies with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO), and had plans of joining the VCSO as well.

Officer Doyle was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award by Ventura College on March 20, 2026.

To date, Officer James Joseph Doyle is the only VCCCD fallen officer killed in the line of duty. ⚫️🔵⚫️