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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

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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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News & Events
- 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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Public Records Act - Citrus Heights - June 14-15, 2023
LOCATION: Citrus Heights, CaliforniaDATE: 06/14/2023 - 06/15/2023$250
Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
- 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 - Madera - July 20 -21, 2023
LOCATION: Madera, CaliforniaDATE: 07/20/2023 - 07/21/2023$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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Use of Force/Liability/Litigation - 6/22/2023 -6/23/2023- Santa Cruz
LOCATION: Santa Cruz, CADATE: 06/22/2023 - 06/23/2023Don’t play the probability game – a high-profile use of force incident could happen to your agency. Be prepared. Review …
- 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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Public Records Act - Watsonville - June 6-7, 2023
LOCATION: Watsonville, CaliforniaDATE: 06/06/2023 - 06/07/2023$250
Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
- 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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Legislative Deep Dive for Professional Staff - 2/7/2023 - Recording
LOCATION: YouTube RecordingDATE: 02/07/2023$0 Members
$40 Non-Members - 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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Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact - Recording
LOCATION: VirtualDATE: 11/29/2022The Legislature was certainly busy in 2022! This course informs you of changes in statutory law enacted in the current …
- 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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Public Records Act - Santa Barbara - April 4-5, 2023
LOCATION: Santa BarbaraDATE: 04/04/2023 - 04/05/2023$250 Registration Fee
Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
- Jul 28, 2022News
CPOA Case Summaries-June 2022
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. The following Case Summaries have been provided by Jim Touchstone, CPOA’s General Counsel. CPOA …
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14th Annual Run to Remember
LOCATION: Pleasanton, CADATE: 05/20/2023 - May 12, 2022News
CPOA Case Summaries-March/April 2022
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. The following Case Summaries have been provided by Jim Touchstone, CPOA's General Counsel. CPOA …
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ICLD Leadership Courses
LOCATION: Online CourseDATE: 01/01/2023 - 12/30/2023The Credible Leadership Series of courses is delivered on-line, can dramatically reduce training costs, is interactive, self-paced and intended to …
- Mar 14, 2022News
CPOA Case Summaries-February 2022
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW/ POLICE CONDUCT Court extends the Bivens remedy to allow suit against a …
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Region V - Homeless Liaison Officer - 4/11/23 - Madera
LOCATION: Madera, CADATE: 04/11/2023$130 – Members
$150 – Non-MembersPolice agencies will learn best practices on how to effectively deal with their respective homeless population. Collaborating with various non-profits, …
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CPOA provides progressive, ethical leadership development through the training, technology, advocacy and mentoring of our future leaders.