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The Ventura County Sheriff’s Foundation is entirely funded by generous contributions and support from our members. We are a qualified, non-profit organization under 501C (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, which means that your donations qualify as tax deductions. All money contributed goes directly to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Foundation’s programs and operations, and stays in Ventura County.

Your support as a member of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Foundation will provide for more effective law enforcement.

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The mission of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Foundation

Building community partnerships to enhance public safety in Ventura County with the support of individuals, families and businesses.     

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    News

    • 2017 Sheriff’s Briefing Luncheon

      Sep 2 2017
      This year’s Sheriff’s Briefing Luncheon was held at Serra Center on August 10, 2017. Sheriff Dean summarized some of the current trends and challenges facing law enforcement in Ventura County and the methods we are using to overcome those challenges. Some of the topics included: the increase in residential burglaries,...
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    • 4th Annual Coppers and Choppers: July 2017

      Aug 6 2017
      2017 Coppers And Choppers was held on July 29, 2017.  The Sheriff’s Foundation hosted over 4000 guests for this 4th annual event.  Guest were able to interact with the various teams/units of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office including:  Patrol K-9, Camarillo Patrol, Bomb Team, SWAT, TRT, Crime Lab, Command Post, DART, Explorers,...
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    • 2017 Sheriff’s Foundation BBQ

      May 27 2017
      The first annual Ventura County Sheriff’s Foundation Barbeque took place at the Bob Jones Strawberry Ranch on April 23, 2017.  The event, attended by more than 400 people, was a smashing success.  A gourmet barbeque was conducted by Scofield Catering which included smoked pork belly, kobe beef tri tip, fresh crab...
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    • Annual Reserve Dinner

      May 18 2017
      On May 12, 2017, we recognized those who volunteer to serve our county with VCSO at the Annual Reserve Dinner.  Did you know that Reserve Captain Abbas Paymard has been serving for 30 years or that Reserve Sergeant Kevin Bernzott has clocked in over 1,429 hours – amazing!  Thank you...
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    • 2017 Women of the Law Leadership Conference

      Mar 10 2017
      On March 24, 2016, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Foundation (VCSF) held a groundbreaking fundraiser that included women in Ventura County supporting women in Ventura County law enforcement.  100% of the proceeds raised at the ‘Women in Law Enforcement’ event were earmarked for the professional leadership development of women in law...
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    • Shop with a Cop 2016

      Dec 17 2016
      Shop With A Cop 2016 was our biggest ever, as evidenced by the live channel 5 KTLA coverage and re-broadcasts throughout the day! Your membership, along with donations from sponsors, helped provide over 125 under-resourced youth with a $100 Target Christmas shopping spree. The kids were identified and selected by...
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    • Wine, Dine and K9: August 2016

      Sep 7 2016
      The inaugural Wine, Dine & K-9 event was a huge success. Held Sunday, August 21st at Underwood Farms in Moorpark, the luncheon commemorated 30 years of the VCSO K-9 unit and featured food, wine, interactive K-9 demonstrations and more. Capped at just 75 attendees to ensure an intimate environment, the event was...
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    • 3rd Annual Coppers and Choppers: June 2016

      Aug 20 2016
      Our 3rd Annual Coppers & Choppers event, held on June 16th, was our biggest and best yet. Over 4,000 guests (including State Assemblywoman, Jacqui Irwin) came to see equipment and personnel from throughout the department Favorites included SWAT, the Bomb Squad robot and the K-9’s… as well as the Search &...
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    • Explorer Academy Graduation: July 2016

      Aug 15 2016
      The Explorer Academy Class of 2016 was comprised of 9 local law enforcement agencies.  39 Explorer recruits graduated and of those, two worked at their respective jobs while attending the academy.  Class Sergeant was 14 year old Cole Conley.  The Sheriff’s Foundation is excited to welcome these new Explorers to...
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    • Salute to the Stars Gala Fundraiser: April 30, 2016

      Jul 4 2016
      The Ventura County Sheriff’s Foundation hosted its annual Salute to the Stars Gala on April 30th at the Westlake Hyatt Regency. The event got off to a literal bang with a live demonstration from the Bomb Squad. The 200+ attendees were then treated to an evening of silent and live...
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    • Shred-It Event: May 21, 2016

      Jun 9 2016
      VCSF held their inaugural Shred Event Sat. 5/21 from 8 – noon. Developed as a post-tax season service to the community, the FREE event saw 275 cars drive through, filling 623 total containers (with receipts, business docs, legal forms, etc.), for a total of 14 tons of paper recycled. Along with VCSF, this event...
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    • VCSO Explorers Compete in Castaic – April 2016

      Apr 19 2016
      The Ventura County Explorers did exceptionally well at the Explorer competition in Castaic: 1st Place VCSO:  Combined Explorer Group Tug of War Fillmore: 2nd Female Explorer 5 3rd Tubular Assault 3rd SWAT Challenge Headquarters: 1st Tubular Assault 3rd High Risk Stop 2nd Female Explorer Rock Climb Camarillo: 1st Male Advisor...
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    • Academy Class Graduation 2015-2

      Apr 19 2016
      On Friday, April 8, 2016, Class 2015-2 graduated from the Academy.  The recruits completed 24 weeks of instruction provided through the combined efforts of local law enforcement agencies, the Ventura County Community College District and other criminal justice entities. The graduating class is comprised of Ventura County Sheriff’s deputies along...
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    • Shop with a Cop 2015

      Feb 4 2016
      Once again, the Foundation sponsored “Shop with a Cop.”  The event is a community outreach program for local youth.  With the generous donations from our members and local business, the Foundation provided the funding for the annual “Shop with a Cop” event. The participants are selected by Deputies in the...
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