The Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D) System is a 12-hour program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. The course includes lecture, discussion and self-defense techniques suitable for women of all ages and abilities. Our courses are taught by nationally certified R.A.D. Instructors and we provide each student with a workbook/reference manual.

The R.A.D class is offered at no charge by the Vero Beach Police Department. Those who sign up must be a minimum of 12 years of age or older. You must commit to attending all scheduled days per program date to complete the course. Each class is limited, so register now and bring a family member or friend! The course will be taught at the Vero Beach Police Department, 1055 20th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960.

• Students under 18 years of age, must have a parental consent form signed prior to attending class.
• R.A.D. is a free, fun class for women only!
• R.A.D. teaches you to defend yourself- stop depending on others!
• R.A.D. is only 12 hours long, with the last 3 hours as a voluntary simulation!
• R.A.D. teaches you to recognize dangerous situations- this could save your life!

The class dates and times are Monday, December 27th (lecture only), 28th, 29th & 30th, 2021 from 4pm to 8pm

To Register:
Please email the instructors for the course to receive the waivers/enrollment forms, or ask any questions you may have:
Cpl. Megan DeWitt mdewitt@vbpd.org or
Ofc. Greg Matakaetis gmatakaetis@vbpd.org

A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will be conducting a full assessment to examine all aspects of the Vero Beach Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, from November 3-5, 2020 Chief David E. Currey announced today.  The Vero Beach Police Department has to comply with approximately 239 standards in order to receive accredited status.  Many of the standards are critical to life, health and safety issues.
 
As part of the virtual assessment, agency members and the general public are invited to offer comments to the assessment team.  A copy of the standards are available through The Vero Beach Police Department’s Public Information Officer at 772-978-4649.
 
For more information regarding CFA or for persons wishing to offer written comments about the Vero Beach Police Department’s  ability to meet the standards of accreditation, please write: CFA, P.O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida  32302, or email to info@flaccreditation.org.
 
The Accreditation Program Manager for the Vero Beach Police Department is Lt. Phil Huddy.  He said the assessment team is composed of law enforcement practitioners from similar agencies.  The assessors will review written materials; interview individuals and ask questions to verify compliance with standards.  The CFA Assessment Team Leader is Master Police Officer Eric Wells from the Altamonte Springs Police Department.  Other team members include Sgt. Shane Strickland from the Clermont Police Department and Loren Rellah from Atlantic Beach Police Department.
 
Once the Commission’s assessors complete their review of the agency, they report back to the full Commission, which will then decide if the agency is to receive accredited status.  The Vero Beach Police Department’s accreditation is for 3 years.  Verification by the team that the Vero Beach Police Department meets the Commission’s standards is part of a voluntary process to gain or maintain accreditation--a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence, Chief David E. Currey said.

New update from the EOC. 8:00 PM 7/31
One particular note is that shelters will be opening up tomorrow:
As a last resort for evacuees, we will be ordering a voluntary evacuation for mobile/manufactured home residents, low lying areas, and the barrier island. We will be opening the following shelters at 2:00 p.m. Saturday
• Special Needs Shelter – Treasure Coast Elementary – 8955 85th Street, Sebastian
• Pet-Friendly Shelter – Liberty Magnet School – 6580 81st Street, Vero Beach
• General Population – Freshman Learning Center – 1507 19th Street, Vero Beach
Read ENTIRE update here: https://bit.ly/3hVfHEX

​On July 23, 2020, at 9:36 PM, the Vero Beach Police Department received a 911 call regarding a shooting at 1228 24th Street, Lot 12.  Officers arrived on scene within minutes and located the victim, Samuel Foster, age 29, of Vero Beach.  Foster advised officers that he had been shot in the abdomen by Michael Lloyd during a domestic argument inside Lot 12. Foster was subsequently transported by paramedics to an area hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Officers issued a “be on the lookout” for Lloyd after learning that he had fled the scene in a white van immediately after the shooting. 
 
Detectives responded to the scene, interviewed witnesses, and secured Lot 12 pending a search warrant.  Through investigative means, Detectives learned that Michael Lloyd was currently at a residence in the 4900 block of 65th Street in Vero Beach.  With assistance from the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office, officers were able to confirm that Michael Lloyd was at the aforementioned residence.  On July 24, 2020, at 0240 hours, Lloyd was taken into custody by the IRCSO and turned over to VBPD Detectives.  A firearm matching the description of the firearm utilized in the shooting was secured as evidence.  Lloyd’s van was secured and towed to the Vero Beach Police Department pending a search warrant.
 
Michael Odis Lloyd, DOB 12/24/1980, of 1228 24th Street, Lot 12, Vero Beach, FL was arrested by Vero Beach Police Detectives and charged with the following offenses:
 
·         Attempted First Degree Murder
·         Felon in Possession of a Firearm