In March, the VCDSA Board and Negotiations Committee requested a vote from the members of the bargaining unit to delay for thirty days our contract salary increase that was scheduled for April 4th. This step was taken to give the committee additional time to work with County representatives to develop a contract amendment that would protect the interests of VCDSA members into the future and at the same time address County concerns about rising pension costs. Over eighty percent of the members voted to approve the thirty-day delay.   

The Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs' Association is pleased to announce that we have arranged an "Open Enrollment" for our active members under our new life insurance program. Through the end of August, active members will be able to apply for benefit amounts up to $250,000 based on their age on a "Simplified Issue" basis. If you can accurately answer "No" to 5 easy health questions, you're qualified!  

The VCDSA Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the winners of the 2010 VCDSA Scholarship Awards.  As is customary, all winners were selected by the committee based upon a blind review of applications, meaning that the identities of the applicants were unknown to the committee members (all identifying information was stricken from the applications).  The selection criteria is based upon academic standing and performance, participation in school, athletic and outside activities, community service, overcoming of personal obstacles, and quality of application essay. As in the past, the committee members had a difficult time reaching their final decisions due to the outstanding qualifications of all of the applicants.  Sixteen applications were submitted, from which five applications were selected to receive a scholarship.  We wish every applicant continued success in their endeavors. To find out more about our scholarship winners click here.  

From left to right:Katherine Sharp, Andi Stewart, Dylan Rodarte, Kaitlin Cook, and Diane Verduzco