Committees

The California Peace Officers' Association has various committees, each of them being an integral and pivotal part of making today's law enforcement the best they can be, all these committees are available for any member to join. If you are interested in joining any of our committees or task forces, please complete the Committee Sign Up Form.

For a list of the lead volunteers for each committee, please see 2010/2011 Committee Chairs Roster.

Membership

The Membership Committee will have the responsibility of developing, reviewing, and maintaining CPOA programs and services so that these services efficiently and effectively meet the current needs of its members. This committee has the responsibility of recommending means for increasing CPOA's membership base. This committee meets via teleconference quarterly.

Awards

Develops and oversees criteria for CPOA award nominations, reviews award nominations and makes recommendations regarding potential nominees as well as drafting any resolutions necessary.

Law and Legislation

The Law and Legislative Committee reviews current legislation having an impact on law enforcement/public safety. It determines whether the association supports, opposes or takes no position on specific pieces of legislation. These positions are then communicated to the Legislature and CPOA membership.

Communications

The Communication Committee is responsible for coordinating all of CPOA's contact with both the consumer and industry press/media and to maintain a proactive program providing accurate, professional information about law enforcement and CPOA to both these media.  This connection is maintained through a variety of media both print and electronic, including California Peace Officer, and Journal of California Law Enforcement.  This committee oversees CPOA's publications, providing the membership with timely relevant and pertinent law enforcement related information. CPOA members are encouraged to assist the Communications Committee by suggesting articles and topics of interest for the publications.

The Communications Committee is made up of a chairperson, two sub-committee chairman and the members of the committee or region representatives. The committee is ably assisted by CPOA staffer, Tricia Schomus; she can be reached at tschomus@cpoa.org or 916.263.0541.  This committee meets via teleconference four to six times and one in-person on an annual basis. 

Training

This committee assesses training needs, develops training programs, coordinates training needs identified through other committees and outside sources, controls the quality of CPOA training programs and coordinates CPOA's Training Bulletin Service.

Police Legal Advisors

The Police Legal Advisors Committee reviews and discusses the status of legal decisions relating to law enforcement providing impetus for change where needed. 

Endorsements

Recommends candidates for CPOA endorsement during election years.

Nominating

The Committee will have the responsibility to investigate the qualifications for CPOA's elected offices and annual preparation of a list of qualified nominees for all elected offices in CPOA in accordance with the schedules and procedures outlined in CPOA's Bylaws. The Nominating Committee is appointed by the President and is comprised of a Chief of Police, a Sheriff, and three other members of the Association who are not a Chief or a Sheriff.

Tradeshow

Gives overall direction and guidance for the COPSWest Trade Show and its ancillary activities, helps with program development and marketing as well as vendor, attendee and sponsor solicitations.

Public Affairs

The Public Affairs Committee helps promote the professional image of law enforcement by providing experts for media questions and participation on POST’s Law Enforcement Image Coalition.

Standards & Ethics

This committee promotes, encourages and enhances minimum standards with an emphasis on ethical and professional expectations for the recruitment, selection, retention and career development of peace officers. This committee meets via teleconference every other month.

Current Active Task Forces

Homeland Security Task Force

The California Peace Officer Associations Homeland Security Task Force was formed in 2008 to encourage law enforcement leaders, task force members, and homeland security professionals to meet and discuss best practices and emerging trends in the area of homeland security and terrorism. The task force will meet regularly and will provide advice and recommendations to the President of CPOA and membership through; reports, training, and articles. The task force will also assist local, state, and federal law enforcement and homeland security agencies as requested. The task force will be chaired by Chief (Ret) Jerry Adams, who currently serves as the Director’s Public Safety Liaison to the Governors Office of Homeland Security.

Women of Excellence Task Force

The Women of Excellence Task Force is committed to the education and promotion of a healthy and balanced life for women through training, education, advocacy, action oriented research and forums for dialogue. We will be a valuable resource for professional development and lifelong intellectual growth.

If you are interested in joining any of our committees or task forces to help bring innovative ideas to the law enforcement community please complete the Committee Sign Up Form.

[Active Committees can access their committee meeting packets here.]