Vision

To partner with the community to provide exceptional police services.

Mission

The Venice Police Department’s mission is to foster productive and dedicated partnerships for the responsible and ethical preservation of public safety while encouraging employee innovation.

Goals

• Deliver efficient and effective police services in a lawful and professional manner that inspires confidence and trust from those we protect and serve.

• Promote partnerships with our community based on truth, honor, and integrity.

• Encourage regional cooperation through community involvement and employee commitment.

• Protect life and property with the utmost respect for the constitutional rights and personal safety of those we serve.

• Prevent crime and maintain order in accordance with the law Enforcement Code of Ethics and Departmental training standards.

• Strive for organizational excellence by inspiring employees to perform to the best of their abilities and by recognizing employee achievements.

The department has a staff of 74 authorized employees, including 53 sworn officers, 19 civilians and 2 school crossing guards.

The Uniformed Patrol Division operates within seven city zones and provides a uniformed patrol force. The patrol force is the initial responder to citizen complaints and law enforcement emergencies. Patrol responsibilities include investigating traffic crashes, traffic control and enforcement, parking enforcement, coordinating special event duties, marine and bike patrol, electronic dispatching and recording calls for service.

The Support Services Division is responsible for investigating crimes, departmental training, records, public information, personnel, crime prevention and community policing programs, youth services, drug investigations, school-crossing guards and internal affairs.

The Venice Police Department sponsors Venice Police Explorers Post 86, a group of young people interested in law enforcement.

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