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News & Events
- Jun 6, 2023News
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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Legislative Deep Dive: Mid-Year Review - 6/27/2023
LOCATION: Tradewing WebinarDATE: 06/27/2023$20 Members
$45 Non-Members - Apr 28, 2023News
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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Internal Affairs Investigations - San Bernardino - 08/7/2023 to 08/9/2023
LOCATION: San Bernardino, CADATE: 08/07/2023 - 08/09/2023$220.00
Learn the differences between civil and criminal liability and acquire a strong working knowledge of the Peace Officer Procedural Bill …
- Apr 28, 2023News
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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Leading the Professional Employee - 9/12/2023 to 9/13/2023 - Riverside
LOCATION: Riverside, CADATE: 09/12/2023 - 09/13/2023This course is designed for professional non-sworn staff. It provides students with useful skills to lead and manage professional employees …
- Mar 14, 2023News
CPOA Client Alerts-March 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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Use of Force/Liability/Litigation - 7/20/2023 -7/21/2023- Santa Clarita
LOCATION: Santa Clarita, CADATE: 07/20/2023 - 07/21/2023Don’t play the probability game – a high-profile use of force incident could happen to your agency. Be prepared. Review …
- Jan 24, 2023News
CPOA Client Alerts - January 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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Public Records Act - Ontario - August 7-8, 2023
LOCATION: Ontario, CaliforniaDATE: 08/07/2023 - 08/08/2023$250
Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
- Dec 27, 2022News
CPOA Case Summaries-Nov 2022
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. The following Case Summaries have been provided by James R. Touchstone, Esq., Partner at …
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Public Records Act - Chula Vista - November 6-7, 2023
LOCATION: Chula Vista, CaliforniaDATE: 11/06/2023 - 11/07/2023$250
Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
- Nov 16, 2022News
CPOA Case Summaries-Sept/Oct 2022
CPOA Case Summaries-Sept/Oct 2022 Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. The following Case Summaries have been provided by Jim Touchstone, …
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Internal Affairs Investigations - Long Beach - 06/19/2023 to 06/21/2023
LOCATION: Long Beach, CADATE: 06/19/2023 - 06/21/2023$220.00
Learn the differences between civil and criminal liability and acquire a strong working knowledge of the Peace Officer Procedural Bill …
- Sep 9, 2022News
Bills Are with Governor Now. What's On His Desk?
By: Shaun Rundle, Executive Director. The Legislature had a strict deadline of August 31st, to send all bills to Governor …
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Internal Affairs Investigations - San Pablo - 07/10/2023 to 07/12/2023
LOCATION: San Pablo, CADATE: 07/10/2023 - 07/12/2023$220.00
Learn the differences between civil and criminal liability and acquire a strong working knowledge of the Peace Officer Procedural Bill …
- Sep 9, 2022News
CPOA Case Summaries-July 2022
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. The following Case Summaries have been provided by Jim Touchstone, Partner at Jones & …
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Crisis Intervention Training (40-hour) - Fort Bragg - June 26-30, 2023
LOCATION: Fort Bragg, CADATE: 06/26/2023 - 06/30/2023$331.00
The purpose of this 40 hour training course is to provide public safety personnel with the knowledge and skill to …
- Aug 4, 2022News
Back From Summer Recess: Legislature Wraps Up
By: Shaun Rundle, Executive Director. On Monday, August 1st the Legislature returned from their month-long Summer Recess. They now have …
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Crisis Intervention Training (40-hour) - Turlock - July 17-21, 2023
LOCATION: Turlock, CADATE: 07/17/2023 - 07/21/2023$331.00
The purpose of this 40 hour training course is to provide public safety personnel with the knowledge and skill to …
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CPOA provides progressive, ethical leadership development through the training, technology, advocacy and mentoring of our future leaders.