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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. Become A Member

Relevant and Up-To-Date Training

CPOA provides relevant and up-to-date training to the law enforcement, legal and public safety professions throughout the state of California, most of which are POST certified. Register For Training

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CPOA’s CareerCENTER offers you the opportunity to search for jobs, post your resume and register for job alerts. Posting a job with CPOA means your position will be sent to more than 3,000 law enforcement professionals. View Job Postings

News & Events

  • Jun 6, 2023
    News

    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 Webinar
    DATE: 06/27/2023

    $20 Members
    $45 Non-Members

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  • Apr 28, 2023
    News

    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, CA
    DATE: 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 …

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  • Apr 28, 2023
    News

    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, CA
    DATE: 09/12/2023 - 09/13/2023

    This course is designed for professional non-sworn staff.  It provides students with useful skills to lead and manage professional employees …

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  • Mar 14, 2023
    News

    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, CA
    DATE: 07/20/2023 - 07/21/2023

    Don’t play the probability game – a high-profile use of force incident could happen to your agency. Be prepared. Review …

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  • Jan 24, 2023
    News

    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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  • Event

    Public Records Act - Ontario - August 7-8, 2023

    LOCATION: Ontario, California
    DATE: 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: …

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  • Dec 27, 2022
    News

    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, California
    DATE: 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: …

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  • Nov 16, 2022
    News

    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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  • Event

    Internal Affairs Investigations - Long Beach - 06/19/2023 to 06/21/2023

    LOCATION: Long Beach, CA
    DATE: 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 …

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  • Sep 9, 2022
    News

    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, CA
    DATE: 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 …

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  • Sep 9, 2022
    News

    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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  • Event

    Crisis Intervention Training (40-hour) - Fort Bragg - June 26-30, 2023

    LOCATION: Fort Bragg, CA
    DATE: 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 …

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  • Aug 4, 2022
    News

    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, CA
    DATE: 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.

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