Darin Schindler, Ventura Police Chief, speaks with Sandra Siepak about the Ventura Police Community Academy for those 18 years and older, as well as the Explorer Program for youth 14-18.
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Darin Schindler, Ventura Police Chief, speaks with Sandra Siepak about the Ventura Police Community Academy for those 18 years and older, as well as the Explorer Program for youth 14-18.
FIRST RESPONDER TRIBUTE SERIES: Karen Beatty, Senior Hospital Systems Coordinator for the Ventura County Emergency Medical Services Agency, speaks with Monique Nowlin to honor local nurses, doctors, EMS, firemen, police and everyone helping their agency support the community.
Ventura Chief of Police, Darin Schindler, speaks with Sandra Siepak about the police department’s strategic plan, priorities, transparency, volunteering, and building trust in the community.
FIRST RESPONDER TRIBUTE SERIES: Meredith Hart from the City of Ventura speaks with Sandra Siepak to honor Sergeant Mike Anselmo who oversees the seven-person Patrol Task Force responsible for homelessness, vagrancy and related issues.
Filmmaker and author, Yvette Araujo, speaks with Our Ventura TV host, George Alger, about Black Lives Matter and All Lives Matter, as well as the importance of empowering our children with positive models.
A police dog is specifically trained to assist police and other law-enforcement personnel in their work.