Oxnard Police Department Podcast

Oxnard Police Department

Candid interviews, information, and true crime stories from the Oxnard Police Department. Hosted by Community Affairs Manager Paul Carganilla and produced by the Oxnard Police Department. Oxnard is nestled on the California coast between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. The city, which began as an agricultural farming town known for its sugar beet factories and strawberry fields, was officially incorporated in 1903. Today, it’s the most populated city in Ventura County - 22nd most populous in the state of California. The Oxnard Police Department, founded over 118 years ago, now consists of approximately 230 officers in a variety of assignments (e.g. Patrol, Motors, Detectives, K9s, SWAT). These officers have sworn to protect the community they serve 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. These are their stories. Visit us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, or at our website: www.oxnardpd.org 

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Fatal Collisions & Traffic Safety | Oxnard Police Podcast

    What are some of the biggest traffic safety challenges facing Oxnard, and what can we do to make our streets safer? In this episode of the Oxnard Police Department Podcast, Community Affairs Manager Paul Carganilla sits down with Corporals Alexis Arellano and Oscar Toraya to discuss an issue that affects everyone who lives, works, or travels through our community: traffic safety. Together, they explore some of the most common dangerous driving behaviors officers encounter, including speeding, distracted driving, running red lights, and driving under the influence. They also discuss the importance of pedestrian and bicyclist safety, the Department's efforts to address dangerous driving, and how community members can help identify traffic concerns in their neighborhoods. Most importantly, the conversation focuses on what each of us can do to prevent serious and fatal collisions. Topics include: Why traffic safety continues to be a major concern in OxnardDangerous driving behaviors and how they contribute to collisionsTraffic enforcement strategies and technologyProtecting pedestrians and bicyclistsHow residents can report dangerous drivingSimple steps every driver can take to help save livesTraffic safety isn't just about enforcing the law. It's about education, awareness, personal responsibility, and working together to protect our community. We hope you'll take a few minutes to watch this important conversation and share it with friends and family. Together, we can make Oxnard's streets safer for everyone. #OxnardPoliceDepartment #OxnardPD #TrafficSafety #Oxnard #SafeStreets

  2. 1d ago

    en Español - Seguridad Vial en Oxnard | Una conversación con La M Radio y la Policía de Oxnard

    ¿Qué podemos hacer para prevenir accidentes de tránsito y proteger a nuestras familias en Oxnard? En este episodio, Gabriel Reyes y Agustín “Don Solovino” Ballesteros, de La M Radio, conversan con los cabos Alexis Arellano y Oscar Toraya del Departamento de Policía de Oxnard sobre uno de los temas más importantes para nuestra comunidad: la seguridad vial. Durante la conversación, hablamos sobre los principales riesgos en nuestras calles, incluyendo el exceso de velocidad, el uso del celular al conducir, el manejo bajo los efectos del alcohol o las drogas y la seguridad de peatones y ciclistas. También exploramos las estrategias que utiliza nuestro Departamento para mejorar la seguridad vial, la importancia de reportar situaciones peligrosas y las pequeñas decisiones que todos podemos tomar para prevenir accidentes graves y salvar vidas. Nuestro objetivo no es solamente hacer cumplir las leyes de tránsito, sino trabajar junto con nuestra comunidad para que todos podamos llegar sanos y salvos a casa. Gracias a Gabriel Reyes, Agustín “Don Solovino” Ballesteros y La M Radio por acompañarnos en esta importante conversación. Comparta este episodio y ayúdenos a promover una cultura de seguridad vial en Oxnard. #Oxnard #PoliciaDeOxnard #SeguridadVial #LaMRadio

  3. Aug 4

    Jiu Jitsu Recruitment Event

    Oxnard Police Department Community Affairs Manager Paul Carganilla sits down with OXPD Commander Cody Collet and Ventura County Sheriff's Office Senior Deputy Wendell Campbell about their upcoming recruitment event: FROM THE MAT TO THE BADGE. Turn your passion for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu into a career in law enforcement! Join the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and Oxnard Police Department for a unique BJJ training and recruitment event where you’ll train alongside deputies and officers, learn how BJJ is used in law enforcement, and get your questions answered about the hiring process. 📅 Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 🕘 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 📍 Ventura County Sheriff’s Academy 106 Durley Ave., Camarillo Reserve your spot at https://bit.ly/4b4KoWv Can't make it to the event, but want to learn more about our hiring processes? Find us at: OXNARD POLICE: https://www.joinoxnardpd.com VENTURA COUNTY SHERIFF: https://applysheriff.venturacounty.gov Do you have a question or topic idea for a future conversation? CONTACT: podcast@oxnardpd.org MUSIC: "Doom Dome" by MoodMode

  4. Jun 1

    Fireworks

    Recorded 05/27/29 All fireworks are illegal in the City of Oxnard. Oxnard Police Department Community Affairs Manager Paul Carganilla sits down with a panel of City of Oxnard supervisors to talk about the City's efforts regarding fireworks in Oxnard. The panel includes: Oxnard Police Sergeant Mike Kohr Oxnard Fire Captain Blair Martin Oxnard Code Compliance Manager Andrew Dickson Oxnard Animal Safety Supervisor Fermin Hernandez Oxnard fireworks users can be fined up to $2,000 per citation - and also face misdemeanor criminal charges. To report illegal fireworks activity anonymously: FIREWORKS HOTLINE: (805) 394-5884 FIREWORKS E-MAIL: fireworks@oxnardpd.org Oxnard PD Non-Emergency Line: (805)385-7740 Please be prepared to give the exact address where the fireworks were ignited from. Help us keep Oxnard safe this summer. Do you have a question or topic idea for a future conversation? CONTACT: podcast@oxnardpd.org MUSIC: "Doom Dome" by MoodMode

  5. Mar 10

    en Español - Oxnard Police Podcast | Episodio 02

    ¡Nuestro segundo Podcast en Español ya está disponible! El Departamento de Policía de Oxnard invita a nuestra comunidad a escuchar y disfrutar de nuestro segundo episodio de podcast en español, enfocado en temas importantes de seguridad vial. Este episodio fue conducido por Alicia Llimas, de Radio Lázer 102.9 FM, y cuenta con la participación del Cabo Alexis Arellano y el Oficial de Tráfico Daniel Díaz-Sánchez, quienes hablan sobre temas importantes que afectan a nuestra comunidad. Durante el podcast hablamos sobre: Multas de tránsito (citations) Colisiones de tráfico DUI – Conducir bajo la influencia Nuestro objetivo es educar, informar y promover la seguridad vial, explicando cómo prevenir estas situaciones y cómo todos podemos ayudar a mantener nuestras calles más seguras. Los invitamos a escucharlo, compartirlo con familiares y amigos, y seguir conectados con nosotros para más información importante para nuestra comunidad.

  6. 11/25/2025

    'Suicide By Cop' Attempt | A Unique Reunion

    [ RE-RELEASE - This podcast episode originally aired August 5, 2021 ] Two years after attempting "suicide by cop", a young woman sits down with the officer involved in her shooting to reflect on their encounter and its impact on their lives. Featuring interviews with: Oxnard Chief of Police Jason Benites, Ventura County Senior Deputy Public Defender Rod Kodman, Oxnard Police Officer Timothy Roberts,  and the young woman involved. Produced, edited, and narrated by Oxnard Police Department Community Affairs Manager Paul Carganilla. CONTACT: podcast@oxnardpd.org MUSIC: "The Barrenness of a Busy Life" by BENJA "The Isle of Skye - Alternative Version" by Ian Post "Isolation" by Linus Johnsson "Far From the World" by Ben Winwood "Morning Dew" by Ardie Son "Melt" by EVOE "Gathering" by Low Light

  7. 10/20/2025

    Family Protection Unit / Domestic Violence Awareness / Breast Cancer & the Pink Patch Campaign

    Episode 3 (English) | Recorded: 10/09/25 Oxnard Police Department Community Affairs Manager Paul Carganilla sits down with Family Protection Unit Sergeant Jose Diaz and Domestic Violence Detective Hayley Navarro to discuss the Department’s Family Protection Unit, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the “Pink Patch” Campaign for breast cancer awareness, and more. Do you have a question or topic idea for a future conversation? CONTACT: podcast@oxnardpd.org MUSIC: "Doom Dome" by MoodMode #pinkpatchproject #oxnardpd #oxnardpolice #oxnard

  8. 09/27/2025

    en Español - Oxnard Police Podcast | Episodio 01

    El Departamento de Policía de Oxnard está muy emocionado de compartir con ustedes nuestro primer pódcast en español.  Sabemos lo importante que es poder comunicarnos directamente con nuestra comunidad en su propio idioma. Por eso, en este primer episodio, nuestros oficiales se sentaron a platicar con miembros de la comunidad sobre varios temas que impactan la vida diaria de nuestras familias, incluyendo: ✅ Inmigración – aclarando dudas y compartiendo información útil ✅ Puntos de control de DUI – qué son y cómo funcionan ✅ El papel de los oficiales – explicando nuestras funciones y responsabilidades ✅ Cómo presentar quejas – porque escuchar a la comunidad es esencial Este pódcast es una nueva manera de acercarnos, escuchar sus preguntas, y construir más confianza y entendimiento entre el departamento y nuestra comunidad. Te invitamos a escucharlo, compartirlo con tus familiares y amigos, y seguirnos para no perderte los próximos episodios. Juntos seguimos construyendo un Oxnard más seguro e informado. #OxnardPD #PodcastEnEspañol #ComunidadUnida #PolicíaDeOxnard

  9. 08/27/2025

    Homeless Liaison Unit

    Episode 2 | Recorded: 08/20/25 Oxnard Police Department Community Affairs Manager Paul Carganilla sits down with Homeless Liaison Corporal Timothy Roberts and Officer Angelica Duran to discuss the Department’s Homeless Liaison Unit, their purpose, challenges, services, and more. Do you have a question or topic idea for a future conversation? CONTACT: podcast@oxnardpd.org MUSIC: "Doom Dome" by MoodMode

  10. 07/31/2025

    Immigration Enforcement

    Episode 1 | Recorded: 07/30/25 Oxnard Police Department Community Affairs Manager Paul Carganilla sits down with Chief of Police Jason Benites to talk about the start of his career and the multi-layered challenges the department is facing with immigration enforcement today. Do you have a question or topic idea for a future conversation? CONTACT: podcast@oxnardpd.org MUSIC: "Doom Dome" by MoodMode

  11. 07/29/2025

    Introduction - Oxnard Police Department Podcast

    Oxnard Police Department Community Affairs Manager Paul Carganilla sits down with Commander Cody Collet to preview the Oxnard Police Department Podcast [re-boot] - COMING SOON! Do you have a question or topic idea for a future conversation? CONTACT: podcast@oxnardpd.org MUSIC: "Doom Dome" by MoodMode

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Candid interviews, information, and true crime stories from the Oxnard Police Department. Hosted by Community Affairs Manager Paul Carganilla and produced by the Oxnard Police Department. Oxnard is nestled on the California coast between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. The city, which began as an agricultural farming town known for its sugar beet factories and strawberry fields, was officially incorporated in 1903. Today, it’s the most populated city in Ventura County - 22nd most populous in the state of California. The Oxnard Police Department, founded over 118 years ago, now consists of approximately 230 officers in a variety of assignments (e.g. Patrol, Motors, Detectives, K9s, SWAT). These officers have sworn to protect the community they serve 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. These are their stories. Visit us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, or at our website: www.oxnardpd.org 

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  • Creator
    Oxnard Police Department
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Oxnard Police Department Podcast
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    Oxnard Police Department Podcast