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News & Events
- 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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Region IV: Promotion to Sergeant & Lieutenant Panel - Elk Grove - 10/13/2022 (In-Person)
LOCATION: Elk Grove, CADATE: 10/13/2022$0 Members
$25 Non Members
Are YOU ready for promotion? Come listen to Police Administrators discuss “What is the role of a Lieutenant or Sergeant?” …
- 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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Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact - Virtual - November 3, 2022
LOCATION: VirtualDATE: 11/03/2022The Legislature was certainly busy in 2022! This course informs you of changes in statutory law enacted in the current …
- 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 - Visalia - November 10, 2022
LOCATION: Visalia, CADATE: 11/10/2022The 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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Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact - Anaheim - November 8, 2022
LOCATION: Anaheim, CADATE: 11/08/2022The Legislature was certainly busy in 2022! This course informs you of changes in statutory law enacted in the current …
- 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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Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact - Napa - November 15, 2022
LOCATION: Napa, CADATE: 11/15/2022The Legislature was certainly busy in 2022! This course informs you of changes in statutory law enacted in the current …
- Jan 24, 2022News
CPOA CASE SUMMARIES – DECEMBER 2021
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW/ POLICE CONDUCT Defendant’s murder conviction was reversed because the police …
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Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact - Virtual & Recording- November 29, 2022
LOCATION: VirtualDATE: 11/29/2022The Legislature was certainly busy in 2022! This course informs you of changes in statutory law enacted in the current …
- Dec 16, 2021News
CPOA Case Summaries – November 2021
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. CPOA CASE SUMMARIES – NOVEMBER 2021 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW/POLICE CONDUCT A. Plaintiff raising his …
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Patrol Ops - Field Leadership - October 17-19, 2022
LOCATION: Westminster, CADATE: 10/17/2022 - 10/19/2022Gain the tools you need to be competent and confident as a sergeant through adult learning activities, scenario-based training and …
- Dec 16, 2021News
California Statute Prohibiting Possession of Large-Capacity Magazines is a Reasonable Fit for the Important Government Interest of Reducing Gun Violence
Provided by James R. Touchstone Esq In Duncan v. Bonta,[1] the en banc Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held that …
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Public Records Act - Fresno- September 28-29, 2022
LOCATION: Fresno, CaliforniaDATE: 09/28/2022 - 09/29/2022$250
Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
- Dec 16, 2021News
A Plaintiff Failed to Plausibly Allege That an Officer Violated a Detainee's Constitutional Right to Adequate Medical Treatment
Provided by James R. Touchstone Esq In J. K. J. v. City of San Diego,[1] the Ninth Circuit Court of …
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Public Records Act - Fontana- October 6-7, 2022
LOCATION: Fontana, CaliforniaDATE: 10/06/2022 - 10/07/2022$250
Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
- Nov 12, 2021News
Statutory Change Broadening Requirement to Release of Peace Officer Records
Provided by James R. Touchstone Esq On September 30, 2021, Senate Bill 16 (“SB 16”) was signed and chaptered into …
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Public Records Act - Fairfield - August 17-18, 2022
LOCATION: Fairfield, CaliforniaDATE: 08/17/2022 - 08/18/2022$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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CPOA provides progressive, ethical leadership development through the training, technology, advocacy and mentoring of our future leaders.
