General Info
The Oxnard Police Department is a medium-sized municipal agency, with 246 authorized sworn positions and 127 professional staff who provide critical support services. The Department’s Mission Statement “Protecting Our Community With Exceptional Service” is in line with the organization prioritizing community policing, neighborhood level problem solving, and community engagement. The current Police Chief is Jason Benites, who has served the Department since 1993, and as its Chief since December of 2020.