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News & Events
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May 10, 2019News
CPOA CASE SUMMARIES – APRIL 2019
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW Peace officer’s nonconsensual blood draw of defendant, who signed probation orders stating …
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Critical Legal Issues Update: - Sacramento (and Mixer)
LOCATION: Sacramento, CADATE: 08/13/2019$65 Member
$85 Non-memberThe concepts included in the program are considered to be innovative and revolutionary in the approach to teaching law and …
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May 1, 2019News
Use of Force Bills Now Linked
By Shaun Rundle, Deputy Director. In the final week for bills with fiscal impacts to be heard in their house …
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Leading in Crisis: Response and Mitigation of Critical Incidents - Santa Cruz
LOCATION: Santa Cruz, CADATE: 10/21/2019 - 10/23/2019This "updated" course enhances the capabilities of FTO's, Corporals, Sergeants, and Team Leaders* responsible for the resolution of critical incidents …
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Apr 30, 2019News
DISABILITY RETIREMENT APPLICATION DENIED TO EMPLOYEE WHO SETTLED A PENDING TERMINATION FOR CAUSE BY RESIGNATION
by James R. Touchstone, Esq. The California First District Court, in Martinez v. Pub. Employees’ Ret. Sys., 2019 Cal. App. …
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Use of Force/Liability/Litigation - Ripon
LOCATION: Ripon, CADATE: 09/04/2019 - 09/05/2019The Legal Implications of Use of Force reviews recent court cases covering use of force, utilizes video to fully understand …
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Apr 30, 2019News
NINTH CIRCUIT AFFIRMS MUCH OF DISTRICT COURT DECISION NOT TO ENJOIN ENFORCEMENT OF CALIFORNIA IMMIGRATION STATUTES AB 450, AB 103, AND SB 54
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in United States v. California, 2019 U.S. App. …
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Transformational Leadership (Supervisors) - San Bernardino
LOCATION: San Bernardino, CADATE: 10/03/2019Transformational Leadership provides an approach that causes change in individuals and social systems. This course will synthesize the instructor’s training, …
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Apr 30, 2019News
“CHALKING” THE TIRES OF PARKED VEHICLES FOUND TO BE A VIOLATION OF THE FOURTH AMENDMENT
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. Taylor v. City of Saginaw, 2019 U.S. App. LEXIS 11586 (6th Cir. Apr. 22, …
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Transformational Leadership (Line Level) - San Bernardino
LOCATION: San Bernardino, CADATE: 10/02/2019Transformational Leadership provides an approach that causes change in individuals and social systems. This course will synthesize the instructor’s training, …
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Apr 22, 2019News
CPOA CASE SUMMARIES – MARCH 2019
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. A. Warrantless placement of a GPS tracker on a parolee’s car was …
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Transformational Leadership - Riverside
LOCATION: Riverside, CADATE: 09/10/2019Transformational Leadership provides an approach that causes change in individuals and social systems. This course will synthesize the instructor’s training, …
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Apr 22, 2019News
MARTIN V. CITY OF BOISE PETITION FOR REHEARING AND REHEARING EN BANC DENIED
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals published an order in Martin v. City of …
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Officer Involved Shooting - Supervisor & Management Responsibility - San Bernardino
LOCATION: San Bernardino, CADATE: 10/09/2019 - 10/10/2019This course covers Legal Aspects and Investigation of an Officer Involved Shooting. Discuss public perceptions, criminal/administration investigations, case law, and …
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Apr 15, 2019News
Committee Passage of AB 392 Comes with Conditions
By Shaun Rundle, Deputy Director. Last Tuesday, AB 392 (Weber-D) passed out of the Assembly Public Safety Committee, which was …
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Crisis Intervention Training (8 HR) - Redding
LOCATION: Redding, CADATE: 07/08/2019The purpose of this 8 hour training course is to provide public safety personnel with the knowledge and skill to …
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Apr 9, 2019News
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT REJECTS DEATH PENALTY CHALLENGE BY INDIVIDUAL WITH RARE DISEASE
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. In a 5-4 opinion, the United States Supreme Court majority in Bucklew v. Precythe, …
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Region VII - The Fight After The Fight - 09/26/2019 - Solvang
LOCATION: Solvang, CADATE: 09/26/2019$40 – Members
$50 – Non-MembersIt is a difficult time for the American police officer. A violent and aggressive war has been waged against law …
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Apr 9, 2019News
DISTRICT COURT DECLARES CALIFORNIA LAW PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION AND USE OF GUN MAGAZINES WITH MORE THAN TEN ROUNDS UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. The United States District Court for the Southern District of California recently held, in …
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Peace Officer's Bill of Rights - San Bernardino
LOCATION: San Bernardino, CADATE: 08/01/2019Whether you are the subject of an IA investigation or conducting the questioning, it is important to fully understand the …
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