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The California Peace Officers’ Association has developed progressive leadership in California law enforcement for nearly 100 years. CPOA’s membership program strives to develop your leadership skills through training, advocacy and networking. Become A Member

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CPOA provides relevant and up-to-date training to the law enforcement, legal and public safety professions throughout the state of California, most of which are POST certified. Register For Training

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CPOA’s CareerCENTER offers you the opportunity to search for jobs, post your resume and register for job alerts. Posting a job with CPOA means your position will be sent to more than 3,000 law enforcement professionals. View Job Postings

News & Events

  • Apr 23, 2024
    News

    About the Public Safety Leadership Symposium

      As President of CPOA, and an active member, you will often hear me discuss the benefits offered by our …

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    Leading the Professional Employee - Riverside

    LOCATION: Riverside, CA
    DATE: 09/18/2024 - 09/19/2024

    This course is designed for professional non-sworn staff.  It provides students with useful skills to lead and manage professional employees …

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  • Apr 18, 2024
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    CPOA Client Alerts-April 2024

    Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. The following case summary has been provided by James R. Touchstone, Esq. Partner at …

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    Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact- Yuba City

    LOCATION: Yuba City
    DATE: 11/19/2024

    This course informs you of changes in statutory law enacted in the current California legislative session that will impact law …

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  • Apr 15, 2024
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    Policy Points from CPOA Advocate

    From: Matthew Siverling, Legislative Advocate From now until April 26th, the policy committees in the Senate and Assembly will be …

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    Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact- San Bernardino

    LOCATION: San Bernardino
    DATE: 11/04/2024

    This course informs you of changes in statutory law enacted in the current California legislative session that will impact law …

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  • Jan 2, 2024
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    CPOA Client Alerts- January 2024

    Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. The following case summary has been provided by James R. Touchstone, Esq. Partner at …

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    Financial & Estate Planning for Public Safety Personnel-Riverside

    LOCATION: Riverside, CA
    DATE: 10/04/2024 - 10/04/2024

    Financial and Estate planning go hand in hand. Financial Planning helps gain assets and Estate Planning protects those assets once …

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  • Nov 2, 2023
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    CPOA Client Alerts-November 2023

    Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. The following case summary has been provided by James R. Touchstone, Esq. Partner at …

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    Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact - Zoom Webinar

    LOCATION: Zoom
    DATE: 11/21/2024

    This course informs you of changes in statutory law enacted in the current California legislative session that will impact law …

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  • Aug 14, 2023
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    CPOA Client Alerts-August 2023

    Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. The following case summary has been provided by James R. Touchstone, Esq. Partner at …

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    Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact - Elk Grove

    LOCATION: Elk Grove
    DATE: 11/15/2024

    This course informs you of changes in statutory law enacted in the current California legislative session that will impact law …

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  • Jul 28, 2023
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    CPOA Client Alerts - July 2023

    Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. The following case summary has been provided by James R. Touchstone, Esq. Partner at …

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    Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact - Fresno

    LOCATION: Fresno
    DATE: 11/14/2024

    This course informs you of changes in statutory law enacted in the current California legislative session that will impact law …

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  • Jun 6, 2023
    News

    CPOA Client Alerts-June 2023

    Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. The following case summary has been provided by James R. Touchstone, Esq. Partner at …

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    Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact - Simi Valley

    LOCATION: Simi Valley
    DATE: 11/05/2024

    This course informs you of changes in statutory law enacted in the current California legislative session that will impact law …

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  • Apr 28, 2023
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    CPOA Case Summaries-May 2023

    Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. The following Case Summaries have been provided by James R. Touchstone, Esq., Partner at …

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    Use of Force/Liability/Litigation - Watsonville

    LOCATION: Watsonville, CA
    DATE: 06/20/2024 - 06/21/2024

    Don’t play the probability game – a high-profile use of force incident could happen to your agency. Be prepared. Review …

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  • Apr 28, 2023
    News

    CPOA Client Alerts-April 2023

    Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. The following case summary has been provided by James R. Touchstone, Esq. Partner at …

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    Leadership Primer for Commanders -Napa

    LOCATION: Napa, CA
    DATE: 09/24/2024 - 09/25/2024

    Now, more than ever, law enforcement needs leaders who can motivate, inspire, and influence others to improve their organizations’ performance …

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CPOA provides progressive, ethical leadership development through the training, technology, advocacy and mentoring of our future leaders.

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