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News & Events
- 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 Jones …
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Officer Involved Shooting - Supervisor & Management Responsibility - - 03/28/2023 - 03/29/2023 - Newport Beach
LOCATION: Newport Beach, CADATE: 03/28/2023 - 03/29/2023This course covers Legal Aspects and Investigation of an Officer Involved Shooting. Discuss public perceptions, criminal/administration investigations, case law, and …
- 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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Legislative Deep Dive for Professional Staff - 2/7/2023 - Webinar
LOCATION: Live Tradewing WebinarDATE: 02/07/2023$0 Members
$40 Non-MembersA Collaborative Forum for Exchanging Ideas, Best Practices, and Answering Questions During the COVID-19 Pandemic brought to you by the …
- 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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Search and Seizure Series - Webinar
LOCATION: Tradewing WebinarDATE: 02/15/2023 - 03/08/2023$50 Members
$75 Non-MembersThe United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California is presenting a three-part training series on Search & …
- 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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Leadership Primer for Commanders - 3/6/23 - 3/7/23 - Imperial
LOCATION: Imperial, CADATE: 03/06/2023 - 03/07/2023Now, more than ever, law enforcement needs leaders who can motivate, inspire, and influence others to improve their organizations’ performance …
- 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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Pitchess Motion Update - Seal Beach - February 8, 2023
LOCATION: Seal Beach, CADATE: 02/08/2023This course will update you on handling a Pitchess Motion, both procedurally and substantively, from the time a motion is …
- 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 - Sacramento - March 8-9, 2023 **FULL*
LOCATION: Sacramento, CaliforniaDATE: 03/08/2023 - 03/09/2023$250
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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Public Records Act - San Fernando - February 15-16, 2022
LOCATION: San Fernando, CaliforniaDATE: 02/15/2023 - 02/16/2023$250
Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
- 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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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 …
- 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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Leadership Development Course #10- for Line Level Personnel
LOCATION: Riverside, CADATE: 01/23/2023 - 03/03/2023Today, more than ever, law enforcement commands are looking for the next generation leaders, in all levels and departments of …
- Jan 24, 2022News
2022 Legislative Year: Retail Theft, Murder Liability, Fentanyl and More
By Shaun Rundle, CPOA Executive Director Legislators feeling frustrated by their failed 2021 bills have reintroduced some of those measures. …
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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: …
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CPOA provides progressive, ethical leadership development through the training, technology, advocacy and mentoring of our future leaders.
