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The Simi Valley Police Officers’ Association is proud to announce our endorsements for Simi Valley City Council.Dee Dee ...
06/19/2026

The Simi Valley Police Officers’ Association is proud to announce our endorsements for Simi Valley City Council.

Dee Dee Cavanaugh for Mayor
Joseph Ayala for District 1
Richard Perini for District 2
Deb Dickerson for District 4

Everyday Simi Valley Police Officers’ work hard to deliver excellent service and public safety. We strive to be good stewards of public resources, and our members are proud to give back in our time off to the community we serve.

But our success relies on elected officials and community partners who understand the mission of public safety and who support common sense programs and policies. In selecting candidates we reviewed their record, assessed a thorough candidate questionnaire, and completed an in person board interview.

With many races having more than one candidates locally we accept that our endorsements may not all align with your personal politics, views, or opinion. We respect every voter and the democratic process of our elections.

We believe that there are many challenges facing our city in the years ahead and we need elected leaders and local partners who are ready to tackle the tough issues, keeping public safety a top priority, and ensuring that Simi Valley has the resources it needs to deliver the excellent service our community expects and deserves.

For the officers of Simi Valley, public safety is not just a campaign issue, it’s our daily responsibility and our privileged calling. We proudly support these candidates who recognize the value of our officers, the necessity of a resilient response, and the relationship between responsible government and accountable servant leadership.

The Simi Valley Police Officers’ Association is proud to support these campaigns and stand with candidates who understand our mission and shares our vision for a safer Simi Valley.

The Simi Valley Police Officers’ Association is proud to announce our endorsement of Brian Dennert and Ed Abele for re-e...
06/19/2026

The Simi Valley Police Officers’ Association is proud to announce our endorsement of Brian Dennert and Ed Abele for re-election to the Ranch Simi Recreation and Park District, Board of Directors.

We’re pleased to see the Simi Valley City Council’s proactive approach to engaging in an open conversation about school ...
06/08/2026

We’re pleased to see the Simi Valley City Council’s proactive approach to engaging in an open conversation about school safety. They are proposing a working group made up of the Simi Valley City Council, Simi Valley Unified School District, City staff, and the Simi Valley Police Department.

The purpose of this working group is to review the services the City currently provides to the School District at no charge, including the Crossing Guard and School Resource Officer (SRO) programs. These are important school safety roles. The group will evaluate service needs and operational considerations, and explore potential cost-sharing opportunities related to maintaining these services at our local schools.

We are hopeful this conversation leads to the number one priority: enhancing safety in and around our schools. We are also hopeful that SVUSD will actively engage and provide funding to further strengthen school safety.

See the staff report in the link below.

Some of the SVPOA Board Members and the Simi Valley Police Department K9 Unit were thrilled to participate in the Simi V...
06/05/2026

Some of the SVPOA Board Members and the Simi Valley Police Department K9 Unit were thrilled to participate in the Simi Valley Police Foundation Clays for K9s event today—and the SVPOA team took first place!

A huge shoutout to the Simi Valley Police Foundation for their incredible work supporting our police department with financial assistance for vital programs, training, and technology. Your dedication to public safety and community engagement is truly inspiring.

Thank you for making a difference!


We want to commend our dedicated members working in specialized assignments to keep our streets safe. A special shoutout...
06/04/2026

We want to commend our dedicated members working in specialized assignments to keep our streets safe. A special shoutout to the SVPD PROS Officer, made possible through a joint funding effort by the Ventura County Probation Agency and the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), a team of skilled detectives focused on narcotics related investigations and other crimes against society.

On May 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM, the Ventura County Probation Department, alongside the Simi Valley Police Department’s PROS Officer, contacted Jason Klausmeyer for a probation appointment. Klausmeyer was dropped off by his girlfriend, April Baird, in his vehicle.

During a search of Klausmeyer’s vehicle, two kilograms of Ketamine and over $8,000 in U.S. currency were discovered. The SVPD Special Investigations Unit responded and obtained search warrants for Klausmeyer’s residence and storage units in San Clemente, CA.

Following the warrant service, an impressive 115+ pounds of controlled substances were seized, including:
- 85,000 counterfeit Adderall pills (Methamphetamine)
- 25,000 M**A pills
- 30 pounds of Ketamine
- 1 pound of Fentanyl
- 7 pounds of Co***ne
- 10 pounds of Psilocybin

The street value of these seized drugs is approximately $2.1 million. Both Klausmeyer and Baird were arrested and booked on drug trafficking charges.

Thank you to all our officers for your hard work and commitment to community safety!

SVPOA SRO Position Statement - June 1, 2026: The Simi Valley Police Officers’ Association believes that every child des...
06/02/2026

SVPOA SRO Position Statement - June 1, 2026: The Simi Valley Police Officers’ Association believes that every child deserves to learn in a safe, stable environment protected by properly trained, consistently present School Resource Officers.

Over the last decade, SVUSD has grown into a diverse district of more than 17,000 students and staff members spread across 28 campuses, yet the SRO program has never been staffed or supported at a level that matches the size and complexity of our schools. For years, school staff and SVPD personnel have raised concerns about the lack of a stable, fully staffed SRO program.

We fully support concrete, data-driven recommendations to improve school safety, early intervention, and relationships with students and families. We strongly believe that the current authorizations for just two SRO positions leaves SVUSD students, educators, and families are left without a daily, dedicated law enforcement presence on their campuses during school hours.

The current system creates a public safety gap as all school-related calls for service are handled by patrol officers pulled from the field on a standard priority basis. These officers work hard and respond professionally, but they are not embedded on campus, do not have the same specialized SRO training, and cannot provide the proactive, relationship based, school‑specific safety services that students and staff deserve. This reactive model creates critical holes in threat assessment, early intervention, and campus‑specific problem solving, and it no longer reflects the expectations of our community or the realities of modern school safety.

The SVPOA has not set any specific number of SROs or for any particular funding mechanism; those important decisions appropriately rest with City and Simi Valley Police administration, SVUSD leadership, and other elected bodies.

However it is clear to all, and it is the the Association’s position, that the current level of SRO coverage is inadequate. The current model o two SROs were never enough for this district and relying on a single SRO is unacceptable. Further pulling beat officers into random school calls is not a sustainable or responsible school safety strategy.

Students, parents, educators, and our broader community deserve a modern, well‑designed SRO program that is staffed, trained, and funded as a core public safety function, not as an afterthought.

The SVPOA therefore urges City and District leaders to acknowledge the existing gaps, commit to strengthening the SRO program, and work collaboratively and transparently to determine and fund the appropriate level of dedicated SRO staffing for SVUSD.

By doing so, Simi Valley can move from a reactive patchwork of coverage to a stable, proactive, school‑based safety partnership that protects our children, supports educators, and reflects our community’s shared commitment to safe, welcoming campuses.

https://www.simivalleypoa.net/sro-position-statement

SVPOA SRO Facts > > > The SVPOA fully supports closing the SRO gap by strengthening the SRO program through collaborativ...
06/02/2026

SVPOA SRO Facts > > > The SVPOA fully supports closing the SRO gap by strengthening the SRO program through collaborative and transparent work that determines and funds the appropriate level of dedicated SRO staffing for SVUSD.

Today, Simi Valley schools have more than 17,000 students and staff members on 28 campuses, but today they have no dedicated School Resource Officers on site to protect them during the school day.

Pulling patrol officers off the street to respond for school calls is not a sustainable safety plan. Students, staff, and families deserve trained SROs who know their campuses, kids, and community.

Other communities of like size and population have found ways to prioritize school safety and SRO programs. The SVPOA believes that city, county, and SVUSD leadership can find a way to meet the need, exceed the expectations, and fully support a stable, proactive, school‑based safety partnership that protects our children.

Just one more day left to vote! The SVPOA is proud to endorse Janice Parvin for reelection to the Ventura County Board o...
06/01/2026

Just one more day left to vote! The SVPOA is proud to endorse Janice Parvin for reelection to the Ventura County Board of Supervisors, District 4.

We’re confident in her leadership and ability to advocate for effective public safety, first responders, and the residents of Simi Valley and Ventura County.

Make your voice heard and return your ballot for Janice Parvin today!

Several members of the SVPOA were honored to provide traffic control and safety by escorting the Sgt Ron Helus Ride for ...
05/30/2026

Several members of the SVPOA were honored to provide traffic control and safety by escorting the Sgt Ron Helus Ride for the Blue through Simi Valley this morning.

This annual event brings riders from across Southern California together to honor the brave men and women who protect and serve our communities. The Sgt. Ron Helus Ride for the Blue pays tribute to all Ventura County first responders and helps keep Sgt. Helus’ legacy of service and sacrifice alive.


On May 19, the Rotary Club of Simi Valley Sunset honored Senior Officer Sarfaty with the prestigious Local Legends Award...
05/29/2026

On May 19, the Rotary Club of Simi Valley Sunset honored Senior Officer Sarfaty with the prestigious Local Legends Award. This award recognizes individuals who show exceptional dedication, service, and commitment to improving the lives of others.

Senior Officer Sarfaty has consistently gone above and beyond in his service to our community as a traffic investigator and Field Training Officer (FTO). His professionalism in traffic enforcement, dedication to public safety, and mentorship of the next generation of officers have made a lasting, positive impact on both the Simi Valley Police Department and the residents we serve.

Please join us in congratulating Senior Officer Sarfaty on this well-deserved recognition.

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