Through communication and cooperative action potentially harmful situations in the community are identified and addressed. Because of the Partnership, the City of Ventura and the Ventura Unified School District are prepared to take action when necessary. Through teamwork, problems are acknowledged and public safety responsibilities are met. Ventura Unified School District Joseph Spirito, Ed. Chief of Police Richard F. Thomas City of Ventura Police Dept.
Partnerships promote shared responsibility.
The Ventura Unified School District and the City of Ventura Police Department are working together to promote a safe, high quality environment in the schools and neighborhoods throughout the City of Ventura. Since initiating this partnership in 1991, a variety of school and community services for children and youth have resulted. This regular information exchange helps both agencies anticipate needs, mitigate problems, and discuss individual cases in need of cooperative action. Most importantly, this ongoing dialog enables a high level of preparedness and responsiveness to safety concerns and reduces the risk of harm. A summary of the Law Partnership activities and services is described below.