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Posted @withregram • @oxnardpolice We would like to thank all who attended our 23rd Annual Oxnard Police Department Memorial Ceremony today to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those who continue to serve our community.
“It’s not so much about the words that I say here today. I am just a man with access to a microphone. What is most important today is the gathering that we have here, and the respect, love, and tribute that we show to our fallen.” - Chief Jason Benites
We will always remember:
Constable Andrew McNaughton - EOW: March 16, 1906
Constable W.E. Kelley - EOW: August 20, 1921
Officer Albert Gasperetti - EOW: April 15, 1956
Officer Frederick Clark - EOW: October 12, 1971.
Senior Officer John Adair - EOW: October 7, 1980
Officer James E. O’Brien - EOW: December 2, 1993
Officer James R. Jensen, Jr. - EOW: March 13, 1996
We also keep the family of Oxnard Police Officer Nathan Martin in our thoughts today. Nathan was killed in 2020 in a traffic collision on his way home from work.
[We’d like to give special thanks to Flowers by Paul Ann, Bill Boetticher, Oxnard City Corps, Oxnard Fire Department, Ventura County Fire Department, Oxnard Police Explorers, Rabbi Dov Muchnik, Chaplain Green, Everly Carganilla, and the Oxnard Peace Officers Association for your contributions in creating our 2022 Oxnard Police Department Memorial Ceremony.]
Posted on Thursday, May 12, 2022
Congratulations to our newest graduates from the Academy.
Posted on Saturday, April 02, 2022
The OPOA was excited for Opening Day at Eastside Little League! Thank you to the league for having us out! We are thankful to be a part of this great community! We hope all the kids and parents have a fantastic season! Good luck to all the teams! LET'S PLAY BALL!
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Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2022
Come out and have a fun day of golf and support John Barrick for District Attorney! The election is June 7th, 2022.
Posted on Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Today marks the 26th anniversary of the death of Officer James Rex Jensen Jr. After graduating high school, Jim joined the Marine Corps, where he served as a Military Policeman. After his military service, he was hired as a Deputy with the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. He worked there for 4 years before he lateraled to the Oxnard Police Department.
Jim was an enthusiastic and very active patrol officer who enjoyed his job. Jim also volunteered as an assistant baseball coach at Sunset Little League. Because of Jim's dedication, skill, and commitment, he was selected as a member of the department's Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, at that time, a collateral assignment, in 1995.
Jim enjoyed the challenges the position presented and worked hard to excel at the position.
On March 13th, 1996, the SWAT Team participated in a narcotics related search warrant on Manzanita Drive. During the service of the warrant, a light sound diversionary device (flash bang) was deployed to the second story of the location and SWAT operators moved to the second story in order to clear the rest of the residence. During this time, another team member, Sergeant Dan Christian, mistook Jim for a suspect and shot him multiple times. Jim was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
Although the incident was especially tragic, many lessons were learned. The SWAT Team was transformed into a full time assignment (the Special Enforcement Unit, or SEU), where an extensive, annual training plan was developed in order to better train SWAT operators to avoid similar incidents in the future.
Jim is survived by his wife, Jenny, and two daughters, Lindsey and Katie. On September 14th of 2016, Lindsey gave birth to her first child. She and her husband, Stephen Fink, named their son Jensen James Fink, in Jim's honor.
Please take the time throughout the day to remember Jim and the ultimate sacrifice that he made. If you would like to visit his final resting place, Jim is buried at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, in the City of Ventura, Section K, Plot 608, Grave #9. In keeping with tradition, A floral arrangement has been placed there by the OPOA.
Posted on Sunday, March 13, 2022
Today marks the 26th anniversary of the death of Officer James Rex Jensen Jr. Jim was born on 06/19/65 in Salt Lake City, Utah. After graduating high school, Jim joined the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a Military Policeman.
After his military service, Jim was hired as a Deputy with the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. He worked there for 4 years before he lateraled to the Oxnard Police Department. Jim was an enthusiastic and very active patrol officer who enjoyed his job. Jim also volunteered as an assistant baseball coach at Sunset Little League.
Because of Jim's dedication, skill, and commitment, he was selected as a member of the department's Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, at that time, a collateral assignment, in 1995. Jim enjoyed the challenges the position presented and worked hard to excel at the position.
On March 13th, 1996, the SWAT Team participated in a narcotics related search warrant on Manzanita Drive. During the service of the warrant, a light sound diversionary device (flash bang) was deployed to the second story of the location and SWAT operators moved to the second story in order to clear the rest of the residence. During this time, another team member, Sergeant Dan Christian, mistook Jim for a suspect and shot him multiple times. Jim was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
Although the incident was especially tragic, many lessons were learned. The SWAT Team was transformed into a full time assignment (the Special Enforcement Unit, or SEU), where an extensive, annual training plan was developed in order to better train SWAT operators to avoid similar incidents in the future.
Jim is survived by his wife, Jenny, and two daughters, Lindsey and Katie. On September 14th of 2016, Lindsey gave birth to her first child. She and her husband, Stephen Fink, named their son Jensen James Fink, in Jim's honor.
Please take the time throughout the day to remember Jim and the ultimate sacrifice that he made. If you would like to visit his final resting place, Jim is buried at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, in the City of Ventura, Section K, Plot 608, Grave #9. In keeping with tradition, A floral arrangement has been placed there by the OPOA.
Posted on Sunday, March 13, 2022
Our hearts and thoughts are with the Huntington Beach Police Department.
Posted on Sunday, February 20, 2022
Yesterday, we were given the opportunity to partner with Neighborhood Pride (Marvin Boos and Mike Mercurio) and participate in their efforts to clean up Patterson Road. There was an outstanding effort done by all that participated. The folks from Casa De VIda did a fantastic Job! As did Sr. Deputy District Attorney John Barrick. Working hard in his home town! That's what giving back to the community means to the OPOA. We are fortunate to work in a great city. It is important that we give back and support OUR community whenever we can. We were thankful to be able to do our part!
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Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2022
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Today, December 2nd, marks the 28th anniversary of the death of Detective James E. O’Brien. Jim was tragically shot and killed during a vehicle pursuit following a shooting rampage at the EDD office in Oxnard. Jim, or “OB” as he was widely known, was a well-respected and dedicated officer who had a reputation as a “cop’s cop.” You don’t have to look any further than the day of his death to realize his dedication to the City of Oxnard and our profession. When the call went out of a shooting incident at the EDD office, Jim responded without hesitation. What makes his response unique is that he was on his day off. Jim had stopped by the station to take care of a few things and without regard for his own safety, he immediately responded.
Jim was well known for his abilities as a “street cop.” He was assigned to the Investigative Services Bureau, investigating gang and tagger related graffiti crimes. Not only respected by his fellow officers, Jim gained the respect of those he investigated and arrested. He was an accomplished athlete who excelled at karate and boxing, and frequently brought home gold medals as he represented the Oxnard Police Department while competing in the California Police Olympics. He was previously awarded the Medal of Valor for rescuing a citizen during a shootout in the Colonia neighborhood. Jim had been a member of the Oxnard Police Department for nine years, having previously served with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and the Port Hueneme Police Department. He is survived by his wife, Leslie, son Sean, and daughter Katie.
Please take a moment out of your day to remember this hero and reflect on the ultimate sacrifice he made. As is tradition, the Oxnard Peace Officers Association has arranged for a floral arrangement to be placed at his final resting place: the Santa Clara Cemetery, 2370 N. “H” Street in Oxnard, Section B, Tier #24, Grave #56
Posted on Thursday, December 02, 2021
Today we honor our association members and everyone who served and those who sacrificed it all. #veteransday
Posted on Thursday, November 11, 2021
Posted on September 14, 2020
In my 27 years with the Oxnard Police Department and nearly two years as the Oxnard Peace Officers’ Association (OPOA) president, I can proudly say that OPOA has been working harder than ever to protect the rights of members, fight for fair wages, benefits and representation, and give back to the great city of Oxnard through charitable contributions and community involvement. Read More
The Oxnard Peace Officers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization. It was created to help assist officers and their families in times of need as well as further grow and promote the relationships between officers and the community members of the City of Oxnard.
K9 Rudy was stabbed to death while apprehending a suspect who fled on foot during a traffic stop. Read More
Officer James Jensen was shot and killed by friendly fire during a high risk warrant service. The agency's tactical team was serving a warrant on a house where three heavily armed drug-ring leaders were believed to be located. Read More
Detective James O'Brien was shot and killed by a man who had shot seven people, killing three of them, during a shooting spree at an unemployment office. Read More
Officer Adair was shot and killed while responding to a domestic dispute. Despite being mortally wounded, Officer Adair, and his partner, were able to return fire and killed the suspect. Read More
Officer Clark was shot and killed when he responding to a domestic dispute between a man and a woman. As he approached their front door the man opened fire striking him four times. Read More
Officer Albert Gasperetti was killed in an automobile accident while on duty. Read More
Marshal Kelly and Sheriff Edward McMartin, of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department, were shot and killed during a shootout with a wanted man. The suspect was later shot and killed in a battle with pursuers. Read More
Night Watchman Andrew McNaughton was shot and killed while on duty. Read More