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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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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.
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News & Events
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Aug 22, 2017News
Several Public Safety Bills Sent to Dreaded Suspense File
With one month remaining before 2017 bills must be on the Governor’s desk, several legislative measures were heard this week …
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Promotional Preparation - Camarillo
LOCATION: Camarillo, CADATE: 11/15/2017Are YOU ready for promotion? Come join CPOA and Captain Andy Borrello, Ret. (Author of Police Promotion Super Course) for …
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Aug 15, 2017News
Public Comment on Prop 57 Regulations to Close on September 1st
By Shaun Rundle, Legislative & Region Affairs Representative. Last November, Proposition 57 was passed by the voters by nearly 64%. …
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Public Records Act - Pacific Grove
LOCATION: Pacific Grove, CADATE: 10/19/2017 - 10/20/2017Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
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Aug 7, 2017News
School Property Cannabis Use Bill to Be Heard When Legislature Returns
By Shaun Rundle, Legislative & Region Affairs Representative. When the Legislature returns from summer recess on August 21st, one of …
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Peace Officers' Bill of Rights - Beverly Hills
LOCATION: Beverly Hills, CADATE: 01/25/2018Whether you are the subject of an IA investigation or conducting the questioning, it is important to fully understand the …
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Aug 1, 2017News
Racial and Identify Profiling Board Preparing for Initial Report
By Shaun Rundle, Legislative & Region Affairs Representative. The Racial and Identify Profiling Act of 2015, or AB 953, was …
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Public Records Act - Oceanside
LOCATION: Oceanside, CADATE: 02/01/2018 - 02/02/2018Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
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Jul 31, 2017News
DISTRICT COURT RULES THAT A CRIMINAL SUSPECT HAD NO EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY REGARDING THE LOCATION OF HIS CELLPHONE
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. of Jones & Mayer On May 16, 2017, the United States District Court for …
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Public Records Act - Vacaville
LOCATION: Vacaville, CADATE: 09/28/2017 - 09/29/2017Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
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Jul 25, 2017News
CPOA Relays Concerns to DOJ on OIS Legislative Proposal
By Shaun Rundle, Legislative & Region Affairs Representative. Members of CPOA’s Law & Legislation Committee met via conference call with …
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Public Records Act - Camarillo
LOCATION: Camarillo, CADATE: 01/17/2018 - 01/18/2018Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
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Jul 19, 2017News
PROPOSITION 47’s RESENTENCING GUIDELINES DO NOT APPLY TO PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE THREE STRIKES REFORM ACT
COURTESY of James R. Touchstone, Esq. of Jones & Mayer On July 3, 2017, the California Supreme Court, in People v. …
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Internal Affairs Investigations - San Rafael
LOCATION: San Rafael, CADATE: 10/10/2017 - 10/12/2017Learn the differences between civil and criminal liability and acquire a strong working knowledge of the Peace Officer Procedural Bill …
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Jul 18, 2017News
CLARIFICATION: STATEWIDE APPLICABILITY OF THE ALADS v. SUPERIOR COURT CASE
Courtesy of Gregory P. Palmer of Jones & Mayer Yesterday’s client alert memorandum (Vol. 32, No. 19) erroneously suggested the …
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Public Records Act - Salinas
LOCATION: Salinas, CADATE: 02/22/2018 - 02/23/2018Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
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Jul 17, 2017News
Just When You Thought The Brady/Pitchess Discussion Was Over……..
Courtesy of Gregory P. Palmer of Jones & Mayer The Second District Court of Appeal in Los Angeles issued a …
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Pitchess Motion Update - Redwood City
LOCATION: Redwood City, CADATE: 09/21/2017This course will update you on handling a Pitchess Motion, both procedurally and substantively, from the time a motion is …
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Jul 12, 2017News
POBAR Provides That Copies of Prior Interrogation Recordings Must Be Provided Before Second Interrogation
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. and Keith F. Collins, Esq. of Jones & Mayer On July 6, 2017, the …
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Tactical Liability - Redding
LOCATION: Redding, CADATE: 09/13/2017A must course for all K9 handlers, SWAT members and supervisors, as well as any officer/deputy dealing with tactical responses. …
Our Mission
CPOA provides progressive, ethical leadership development through the training, technology, advocacy and mentoring of our future leaders.