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News & Events
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Dec 6, 2019News
SOUTHERN DISTRICT FINDS CITY SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY ORDINANCE PREEMPTED BY STATE LAW
Provided by CPOA Legal Counsel, James R. Touchstone, Jones & Mayer On November 19, 2019, the United States District Court …
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Legislative Summit 2020
LOCATION: Sacramento, CADATE: 03/03/2020 - 03/04/2020Collaborate with fellow public safety professionals at the 28th Annual Law Enforcement Legislative Summit, March 3 - 4, 2020 in …
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Dec 6, 2019News
THE FOURTH AMENDMENT DOES NOT PERMIT SEARCHING A VEHICLE TO LOCATE A DRIVER’S IDENTIFICATION FOLLOWING A TRAFFIC STOP ABSENT WARRANT OR OTHER EXCEPTION TO WARRANT REQUIREMENT
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. On November 25, 2019 in the case of United States v. People v. Lopez,[1] …
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Pitchess Motion Update - Citrus Heights
LOCATION: Citrus Heights, CADATE: 03/18/2020This course will update you on handling a Pitchess Motion, both procedurally and substantively, from the time a motion is …
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Nov 27, 2019News
OFFICERS’ SEARCH OF A HOME LAWFUL BASED ON THEIR REASONABLE, THOUGH MISTAKEN, BELIEF THAT PAROLEE SUBJECT TO SEARCH CONDITION LIVED THERE
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. On November 15, 2019, in the case of United States v. Ped,[1] the Ninth …
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Peace Officer's Bill of Rights - Piedmont
LOCATION: Piedmont, CADATE: 02/17/2020Whether you are the subject of an IA investigation or conducting the questioning, it is important to fully understand the …
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Nov 25, 2019News
DISTRICT COURT DECLINES TO RECOGNIZE A PER SE RULE THAT AUTOMATICALLY PERMITS A PAT-SEARCH FOR EVERY LAWFULLY DETAINED ROBBERY SUSPECT
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. On October 18, 2019, in the case of In re Jeremiah S.,[1] the California …
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Pre-Escalation & Tactical Training for Women
LOCATION: Citrus Heights, CADATE: 02/20/2020 - 02/21/2020CPOA & Citrus Heights Police Department is proud to present this training to you. Pre-Escalation ™ is an Artemis Law …
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Nov 16, 2019News
9th CIRCUIT AFFIRMS ORDER GRANTING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AGAINST DOJ’s USE OF NOTICE AND ACCESS CONDITIONS REGARDING BYRNE JAG GRANT FUNDING
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. On October 31, 2019 in the case of City of Los Angeles v. Barr,[1] …
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Pitchess Motion Update - Irvine
LOCATION: Irvine, CADATE: 02/06/2020This course will update you on handling a Pitchess Motion, both procedurally and substantively, from the time a motion is …
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Nov 13, 2019News
CPOA CASE SUMMARIES – OCTOBER 2019
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW A. District Court declines to recognize a per se rule that automatically …
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Peace Officer's Bill of Rights - Vacaville
LOCATION: Vacaville, CADATE: 01/07/2020Whether you are the subject of an IA investigation or conducting the questioning, it is important to fully understand the …
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Oct 15, 2019News
CPOA CASE SUMMARIES – SEPTEMBER 2019
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW Information a year old is not considered stale where child pornography is …
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Use of Force Liability/ Litigation-Susanville- This class is FULL!!
LOCATION: Susanville, CADATE: 02/12/2020 - 02/13/2020The Legal Implications of Use of Force reviews recent court cases covering use of force, utilizes video to fully understand …
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Sep 13, 2019News
CPOA CASE SUMMARIES – AUGUST 2019
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW People v. Ray’s finding of community caretaking exception in absence of exigency …
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Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact - Redding
LOCATION: Redding, CADATE: 12/19/2019How will 2020 legislation impact what you do everyday? Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact informs you of changes in statutory …
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Sep 3, 2019News
THE CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT UNANIMOUSLY UPHELD THE DISCLOSURE OF “BRADY TIP LISTS” TO THE PROSECUTION
Courtesy of Gregory P. Palmer, Esq. and James R. Touchstone, Esq. On August 26, 2019 the California Supreme Court, unanimously, …
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Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact - Seaside
LOCATION: Seaside, CADATE: 12/11/2019How will 2020 legislation impact what you do everyday? Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact informs you of changes in statutory …
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Sep 3, 2019News
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR SIGNS ASSEMBLY BILL 392 INTO LAW, MANDATING STANDARD FOR USE OF DEADLY FORCE
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. On August 19, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 392 into law. Of note, …
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Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact - Grass Valley- Class is FULL!!
LOCATION: Grass Valley, CADATE: 12/16/2019How will 2020 legislation impact what you do everyday? Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact informs you of changes in statutory …
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