Oxnard Police Officers John McBride & Kevin Thompson discuss what to expect during a traffic stop. This brief video gives a step-by-step breakdown of a traffic stop, discusses the driver & passenger's rights, and explains why officers do things the way they do: with a focus on the safety of everyone involved. #oxnardpd #oxnardpolice #oxnardpolicedepartment #oxnard #trafficsafety #trafficstop | Oxnard Police Department

Today, we say "thank you" to Oxnard Police Department Commander Sharon Giles for her 28 years of dedicated service in law enforcement to the City of Oxnard. Commander Giles was born and raised in the small town of Fox Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada. She moved to the United States in 1983 and became a citizen of the United States after being hired by the Oxnard Police Department in 1994. She recalls, "I always wanted to be a police officer. I got the idea from reading many mystery books like Nancy

On Wednesday, January 14, the with the assistance of the California Highway Patrol, we escorted Oxnard Police Department Commander Scott Aaron home to Ventura County following his passing while attending training in Orange County. As the procession traveled from the City of Santa Ana through Orange County, Los Angeles County, and into Ventura County, we were humbled by the extraordinary respect shown by our law enforcement partners and the members of the community who lined the route. These acts