Ventura County Sheriff's Office

Catalytic converter thefts have been on the rise across the county. In this news story from CNBC, Capt. Eric Buschow speaks about the impact to local residents. Here are a few tips to keep your car safe: If possible, park inside your garage... No garage? Always park in a well-lit area Consider installing motion sensing lights Be aware of loud noises and activity in your neighborhood at night #YourVCSO #VCSO

#TipTuesday If you’ve received the #COVID19 vaccine, the Federal Trade Commission advises that you don’t post photos of your vaccination card on social media. While you may be excited to share the update, the personal information on that card is an easy target for identity theft. Read more: go.usa.gov/xAhmJ

La Comisión Federal de Comercio avisa si ha recibido la vacuna contra el #COVID19 NO comparta una imagen de su tarjeta de vacunación en las redes sociales. Puede estar emocionado por recibirla, pero compartir las imágenes hace fácil que alguien robe su identidad. Lee más aquí: http://go.usa.gov/xAhmJ

Have you signed up to receive evacuation notices or other alerts from VC Alert? You can sign up by visiting vcalert.org or by texting the word VCALERT TO 313131 ... Se ha registrado para recibir alertas de evacuaciones u otras notificaciones de VC Alert? Se puede registrar en vcalert.org ó al mandar por texto la palabra VCALERT al 313131.

#ErbesFire For up-to-date information on road closures and evacuations, visit vcemergency.com ... #IncendioErbes Para información actualizada sobre cierres de carreteras y evacuaciones, visite vcemergency.com

The US National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard is forecasting strong winds and high temperatures for this evening through Friday. Watch for debris and exercise caution while driving.

Beautiful sunset this Wednesday evening at the hangar. The VC Air Unit is here for you day or night, rain or shine. Ventura County Sheriff's Office Ventura County Fire Department

When I was in high school, my aunt really helped to mentor me and encouraged me to go into forensic science. She was a retired Connecticut State Police Officer. She was able to bring me in for a tour of the police lab. It was really great to be able to go and tour the lab and see what it was. I had seen one in a fictionalized CSI show, but I really had no idea what it was to be able to walk through a lab that is much like the one that I work in now. It was such an eye-openin...g experience. They talked about big cases that had been solved and I heard about what they did with their technology. That was really exciting for me. It was such a memorable experience. Meet Kristin - a forensic scientist who works in our Crime Lab and has worked for VCSO for the last 10 years. Kristin specializes in DNA analysis and is one of 11 women who work in the DNA Unit. In forensic science, it's not hard to be a woman in the field at all. The field is dominated by women. Whether you’re helping victims or fighting for the innocent, I think that aspect has attracted a lot of women to the field. It’s really fun to be in a field that is strongly represented by women. You can learn more about VCSO’s Forensic Sciences Laboratory at https://www.venturasheriff.org//forensic-sciences-laborat/ #YourVCSO #VCSheriff #forensics #forensicscience

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As Fred Burris would say, let’s open up a can of suck it up, and get it done Great work by our Aviation unit

Deputy Yevhen Eugene Kostiuchenko January 30, 1973 October 28, 2014 Deputy Eugene Kostiuchenko, an 11-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, was struck and killed while on a traffic stop on the shoulder of the 101 Freeway in the Camarillo. He had just completed an early morning traffic stop, and was walking back to his patrol vehicle when he was struck and killed by an intoxicated driver. Eugene worked with the Office of Emergency Services before becoming a deputy in 2007. Born in the Ukraine, Eugene achieved the rank of Captain in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, often working stateside with the FBI. Eugene proudly received his United States citizenship in 2006. #sheriffvc

Sergeant Tom K. Collins November 12, 1939 October 25, 1975 Sergeant Tom Collins, a 4 -year veteran, died when the helicopter he was piloting crashed into the Santa Clara riverbed. Tom started the helicopter unit for the department in 1971. Prior to working for our department, he flew helicopters for the Navy. As a Naval Lieutenant, Tom was the youngest commissioned officer at that time. #sheriffvc

Here's a brief message from Sheriff Bill Ayub addressing community concerns regarding the upcoming presidential election.

Lieutenant Harvey Hank A. Varat January 20, 1938 October 20, 1973 Lieutenant Hank Varat, a 14-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, was on a search and rescue training exercise in the Santa Susana Mountains when he was bit by a tick and infected with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. He died four days later. Hank was instrumental in developing the Department’s SWAT Team, Dive Team, and the Search and Rescue Team. ... (Lt. Varat is pictured on the right without the hat). #sheriffvc See more