California Peace Officers' Association
Here for you.
Here for ALL law enforcement.
That's the CPOA Difference.
Our Mission
To serve all California law enforcement by enhancing the profession through training, mentorship, transparency, professionalism, community engagement and common-sense advocacy.
What We Offer
Training
FOP Legal Defense
This program is designed specifically to cover the law enforcement exposures faced by members of the FOP Legal Defense Plan by paying legal defense costs on behalf of participating members (Supervisor and above ranks).
Law & Legislation
CPOA provides you with representation at the Capitol and in the courtoom. We are at the table at every policy and legal discussion impacting California public safety.
Networking
About Us
The California Peace Officers’ Association (CPOA), established in 1921, continues its commitment to developing progressie leadership for the California law enforcement community – no matter the rank or department – through organizational netowrking, professional development, technological advancement, and public policy advocacy.
CPOA is a non-union professional association with more than 23,000 members of all ranks from municipal, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies throughout California
Core Values
The health, welfare, and development of our members.
A profession that is skilled, well- trained, and knowledgeable
Supporting sensible legislation through advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels.
Building trust between law enforcement and the communities served.
Latest News
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
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