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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.
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News & Events
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Nov 7, 2018News
A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION IS NO LONGER PENDING — AND THE TOLLING PERIOD IN POBRA’S SECTION 3304(D)(2)(A) ENDS — WHEN A FINAL DETERMINATION IS MADE NOT TO PROSECUTE ALL OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS IMPLICATED IN THE MISCONDUCT AT ISSUE
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. In the case of Bacilio v. City of L.A., 2018 Cal. App. LEXIS 968 …
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Oral Interview Dynamics: Promotional Preparation - Long Beach
LOCATION: Long Beach, CADATE: 01/07/2019The goal of this course is to help you showcase your individual supervisory & management potential through any selection process. …
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Nov 7, 2018News
Public Safety Organizations Drafting UOF Legislation
By Shaun Rundle, Deputy Director. It is no secret that Assembly member Shirley Weber will be introducing a 2019 version …
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Use of Force/Liability/Litigation - Newport Beach
LOCATION: Newport Beach, CADATE: 01/28/2019 - 01/29/2019Don’t play the probability game – a high-profile use of force incident could happen to your agency. Be prepared. The …
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Oct 30, 2018News
PETITIONER ENTITLED TO RETURN OF SEIZED MARIJUANA PROPERTY UNDER CALIFORNIA LAW
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. On August 16, 2018 in the case of Smith v. Superior Court of San …
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Public Records Act - Newport Beach
LOCATION: Newport Beach, CADATE: 01/30/2019 - 01/31/2019Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
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Oct 26, 2018News
CPOA CASE SUMMARIES – SEPTEMBER 2018
POLICE CONDUCT/CONSTITUTIONAL LAW Individual has established Fourth Amendment right to privacy against intrusion involving visual search of naked body, where …
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Public Records Act - Fullerton
LOCATION: Fullerton, CADATE: 12/11/2018 - 12/12/2018Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
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Oct 26, 2018News
DUE TO THE PASSAGE OF PROPOSITION 57, ALL NONVIOLENT STATE PRISONERS, INCLUDING “THIRD STRIKE” OFFENDERS, ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE CONSIDERATION
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. On September 7, 2018 in In re Edwards, 26 Cal. App. 5th 1181 (2018), …
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Promotional Preparation - Bakersfield
LOCATION: Bakersfield, CADATE: 01/25/2019Are YOU ready for promotion? Come join CPOA and Captain Andy Borrello, Ret. (Author of Police Promotion Super Course) for a presentation …
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Oct 8, 2018News
POLICE OFFICER BODY CAMERA VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDINGS OF “CRITICAL INCIDENTS” ARE DISCLOSABLE UNDER THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. & Keth F. Collins, Esq. On September 30, 2018 Governor Brown signed into law …
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Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact - San Pablo
LOCATION: San Pablo, CADATE: 01/09/2019How will 2019 legislation impact what you do everyday? Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact informs you of changes in statutory …
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Oct 3, 2018News
RECORDS OF OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTINGS, USES OF FORCE RESULTING IN GREAT BODILY INJURY OR DEATH, AND SUSTAINED INCIDENTS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DISHONESTY ARE SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE UNDER THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. & Gregory P. Palmer, Esq. Governor Brown recently signed into law Senate Bill 1421 …
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Peace Officer's Bill of Rights - Emeryville
LOCATION: Emeryville, CADATE: 12/10/2018Whether you are the subject of an IA investigation or conducting the questioning, it is important to fully understand the …
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Oct 2, 2018News
Governor Signs Policing Transparency Measures into Law
By Shaun Rundle, Deputy Director. Cementing the final criminal justice components of his legacy of his Governorship, which spreads over …
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Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact - Grass Valley
LOCATION: Grass Valley, CADATE: 12/17/2018How will 2019 legislation impact what you do everyday? Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact informs you of changes in statutory …
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Sep 28, 2018News
DISTRICT COURT ORDER IN IMMIGRATION CASE GRANTS CITY’S APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION WHERE ATTORNEY GENERAL SEEKS TO IMPOSE IMMIGRATION CONDITIONS ON FEDERAL GRANTS FOR CITY
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. On September 13, 2018 in the case of City of Los Angeles v. Jefferson …
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Legislative Summit 2019
LOCATION: Sacramento, CADATE: 03/12/2019 - 03/13/2019Collaborate with fellow public safety professionals at the 27th Annual Law Enforcement Legislative Summit, March 12-13, 2019 in Sacramento. Speakers …
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Sep 28, 2018News
CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT DENIES REVIEW OF COURT OF APPEAL DECISION ON POBRA STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. & Paul R. Coble, Esq. As reported to you in an earlier Client Alert …
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CP21: Community Policing in the 21st Century to Reduce Conflict - San Pedro
LOCATION: San Pedro, CADATE: 01/23/2019After his involvement in police use of force incidents, Long Beach Police Officer Jason Lehman created this unique, award-winning program to better …
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CPOA provides progressive, ethical leadership development through the training, technology, advocacy and mentoring of our future leaders.