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News & Events
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Oct 8, 2018News
POLICE OFFICER BODY CAMERA VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDINGS OF “CRITICAL INCIDENTS” ARE DISCLOSABLE UNDER THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. & Keth F. Collins, Esq. On September 30, 2018 Governor Brown signed into law …
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Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact - Grass Valley
LOCATION: Grass Valley, CADATE: 12/17/2018How will 2019 legislation impact what you do everyday? Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact informs you of changes in statutory …
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Oct 3, 2018News
RECORDS OF OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTINGS, USES OF FORCE RESULTING IN GREAT BODILY INJURY OR DEATH, AND SUSTAINED INCIDENTS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DISHONESTY ARE SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE UNDER THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. & Gregory P. Palmer, Esq. Governor Brown recently signed into law Senate Bill 1421 …
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Crisis Intervention Training - Sonora
LOCATION: Sonora, CADATE: 11/28/2018The purpose of this 8 hour training course is to provide public safety personnel with the knowledge and skill to …
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Oct 2, 2018News
Governor Signs Policing Transparency Measures into Law
By Shaun Rundle, Deputy Director. Cementing the final criminal justice components of his legacy of his Governorship, which spreads over …
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Legislative Summit 2019
LOCATION: Sacramento, CADATE: 03/12/2019 - 03/13/2019Collaborate with fellow public safety professionals at the 27th Annual Law Enforcement Legislative Summit, March 12-13, 2019 in Sacramento. Speakers …
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Sep 28, 2018News
DISTRICT COURT ORDER IN IMMIGRATION CASE GRANTS CITY’S APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION WHERE ATTORNEY GENERAL SEEKS TO IMPOSE IMMIGRATION CONDITIONS ON FEDERAL GRANTS FOR CITY
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. On September 13, 2018 in the case of City of Los Angeles v. Jefferson …
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Crisis Intervention Update - Vacaville
LOCATION: Vacaville, CADATE: 01/29/2019 - 02/01/2019The purpose of this 40 hour training course is to provide public safety personnel with the knowledge and skill to …
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Sep 28, 2018News
CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT DENIES REVIEW OF COURT OF APPEAL DECISION ON POBRA STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. & Paul R. Coble, Esq. As reported to you in an earlier Client Alert …
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CP21: Community Policing in the 21st Century to Reduce Conflict - San Pedro
LOCATION: San Pedro, CADATE: 01/23/2019After his involvement in police use of force incidents, Long Beach Police Officer Jason Lehman created this unique, award-winning program to better …
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Sep 28, 2018News
A REVIEW OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SAFETY ACT AND RECENT CASE DEVELOPMENTS
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (“LEOSA”) is a federal law that was enacted …
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Internal Affairs Investigations - Hercules
LOCATION: Hercules, CADATE: 01/14/2019 - 01/16/2019Learn the differences between civil and criminal liability and acquire a strong working knowledge of the Peace Officer Procedural Bill …
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Sep 28, 2018News
CPOA CASE SUMMARIES – AUGUST 2018
POLICE CONDUCT/CONSTITUTIONAL LAW Defendant may be found guilty of resisting arrest, even where officer subsequently uses excessive force to effect …
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Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact - Fresno
LOCATION: Fresno CADATE: 12/10/2018How will 2019 legislation impact what you do everyday? Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact informs you of changes in statutory …
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Sep 24, 2018News
CPOA Use of Force Town Hall Proved Issue is a Legislative Priority
By Shaun Rundle, Deputy Director. With a membership of over 32,000 peace officers of all ranks and agencies, CPOA has …
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Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact - Redding
LOCATION: Redding, CADATE: 01/07/2019How will 2019 legislation impact what you do everyday? Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact informs you of changes in statutory …
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Sep 13, 2018News
THE EIGHTH AMENDMENT’S PROHIBITION ON CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT BARS CITY FROM PROSECUTING INDIVIDUALS CRIMINALLY FOR SLEEPING OUTSIDE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY WHEN NO SHELTER AVAILABLE
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. In Martin v. City of Boise, 2018 U.S. App. LEXIS 25032 (9th Cir. Sept. …
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Public Records Act - Stockton
LOCATION: Stockton, CADATE: 01/03/2019 - 01/04/2019Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
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Sep 4, 2018News
Public Safety Handed Both Wins and Defeats as Legislature Wraps
By Shaun Rundle, Deputy Director. Last Friday the Legislature cast their final votes for the 2017-18 legislative session. Some of …
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Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact - Ukiah
LOCATION: Ukiah, CADATE: 12/18/2018How will 2019 legislation impact what you do everyday? Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact informs you of changes in statutory …
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CPOA provides progressive, ethical leadership development through the training, technology, advocacy and mentoring of our future leaders.