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News & Events
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May 15, 2020News
Legislature Focuses on Budget, COVID and 19-24year old Minors
By: Shaun Rundle, Deputy Director While COVID-19 has derailed much of the legislative activity in the deserted Capitol, the Legislature …
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Training Manager Roundtable
LOCATION: Live WebinarDATE: 06/25/2020A Collaborative Forum for Exchanging Ideas, Best Practices, and Answering Questions During the COVID-19 Pandemic brought to you by the …
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May 15, 2020News
CPOA CASE SUMMARIES – APRIL 2020
Provided by CPOA Legal Counsel, James R. Touchstone, Jones & Mayer CONSTITUTIONAL LAW A. Reasonable suspicion for a traffic stop …
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Leadership Development Course - Fall 2020
LOCATION: Riverside, CADATE: 10/26/2020 - 11/20/2020Today, more than ever, law enforcement commands are looking for the next generation leaders, in all levels and departments of …
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May 14, 2020News
The Judicial Councils Emergency Rule 4s Bail Schedule Sets Presumptive Bail Amount for Covered Offenses and Violations Which May be Modified by Superior Court
Provided by CPOA Legal Counsel James R. Touchstone, Esq., Jones & Mayer As part of California's response to the COVID-19 …
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Leadership During a Crisis
LOCATION: Live WebinarDATE: 06/18/2020A Collaborative Forum for Exchanging Ideas, Best Practices, and Answering Questions During the COVID-19 Pandemic brought to you by the …
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May 5, 2020News
Supreme Court "Ducks" Concerning Whether New York City Ordinance Imposing Travel Restrictions Upon Handgun Licensees Violates the Second Amendment
Provided by CPOA Legal Counsel James R. Touchstone, Esq., Jones & Mayer In a 6-3 decision on April 27, 2020, …
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Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact - Online Class
LOCATION: OnlineDATE: 03/18/2020 - 12/31/2020$95
Missed our “Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact” classes last December, or our Law Enforcement Legislative Summit earlier this month? You’re …
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May 5, 2020News
Eighth Amendment Prohibits Prison Officials from Disregarding Known Substantial Risk of Serious Harm to Inmate
Provided by CPOA Legal Counsel James R. Touchstone, Esq., Jones & Mayer On April 23, 2020, the Ninth Circuit Court …
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CPOA Classes POSTPONED until Further Notice
LOCATION: CaliforniaDATE: 03/16/2020 - 06/30/2020CPOA's # 1 priority is the health and safety of our members and instructors. Due to recent events we are …
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May 1, 2020News
Law Enforcement Evaluation of COVID-19 Health Order Protests
Provided by CPOA Legal Counsel, James R. Touchstone, Esq. and Richard A. Lucero, Esq. The COVID-19 pandemic has altered many of …
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Public Records Act - Davis
LOCATION: Davis, CADATE: 07/29/2020 - 07/30/2020$250
Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
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Apr 28, 2020News
Southern District of California Grants Preliminary Injunction Enjoining Ammunition Background Check and Ammunition Anti-Importation Laws
Provided by CPOA Legal Counsel James R. Touchstone, Esq., Jones & Mayer On April 23, 2020, the United States District …
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Public Records Act - Carlsbad
LOCATION: Carlsbad, CADATE: 07/09/2020 - 07/10/2020$250.00
Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
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Apr 28, 2020News
Governor's Executive Order N-54-20 and its Effect on Reasonable Suspicion for a Traffic Stop for Registration Violations
Provided by CPOA Legal Counsel, Paul R. Coble and James R. Touchstone, Jones & Mayer On April 22, 2020, Governor …
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ICLD Leadership Courses
LOCATION: Online CourseDATE: 01/01/2020 - 06/30/2021The Credible Leadership Series of courses is delivered on-line, can dramatically reduce training costs, is interactive, self-paced and intended to …
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Apr 15, 2020News
CPOA CASE SUMMARIES – MARCH 2020
Provided by CPOA Legal Counsel, James R. Touchstone, Jones & Mayer CONSTITUTIONAL LAW A. Search of parolee’s cellphone did not …
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Leadership Development Course
LOCATION: Sacramento, CADATE: 03/09/2020 - 07/24/2020Today, more than ever, law enforcement commands are looking for the next generation leaders, in all levels and departments of …
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Apr 8, 2020News
Reasonable Suspicion for a Traffic Stop may Exist when an Officer Reasonably Believes that the Registered Owner's Driver's License has been Revoked
Provided by CPOA Legal Counsel James R. Touchstone, Esq., Jones & Mayer In an 8-1 decision, in Kansas v. Glover,1 …
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CPOA provides progressive, ethical leadership development through the training, technology, advocacy and mentoring of our future leaders.
