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News & Events
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Feb 14, 2020News
2020 Legislature: They're Back at It!
By: Shaun Rundle, Deputy Director, CPOA. After an exhausting last few years putting up every defensive move in the playbook …
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Officer Involved Shooting - Supervisor & Management Responsibility - Riverside
LOCATION: Riverside, CADATE: 05/20/2020 - 05/21/2020This course covers Legal Aspects and Investigation of an Officer Involved Shooting. Discuss public perceptions, criminal/administration investigations, case law, and …
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Feb 14, 2020News
Charter Cities Are Not Exempt From Compliance With Government Code Section 7284.6, Which Prohibits State And Local Law Enforcement From Engaging In Certain Acts Related To Immigration Enforcement
Provided by CPOA Legal Counsel, James R. Touchstone, Jones & Mayer In January 2020, the California Fourth District Court of …
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Region X- Oral Interview Dynamics: Promotional Preparation - San Dimas
LOCATION: San Dimas, CADATE: 04/22/2020$25 Member
$45 Non-MemberAre YOU ready for promotion? Come join CPOA and Captain Andy Borrello, Ret. (Author of Police Promotion Super Course) for …
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Feb 14, 2020News
Employee Who Was Terminated During His Extended Probation Was Not Entitled To An Administrative Hearing
Provided by CPOA Legal Counsel, James R. Touchstone, Jones & Mayer The California Second District Court of Appeal, in Amezcua …
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Region X- Leadership Strategies and Dealing with Problem Employees - Alhambra
LOCATION: Alhambra, CADATE: 03/27/2020$25 Member
$45 Non-MemberThis energetic course in leadership and supervision training focuses on human relationships, which are foundational to supervision , leadership and …
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Feb 13, 2020News
Records In The Possession Of The California Department Of Justice Are Subject To Disclosure Pursuant To SB 1421
Provided by CPOA Legal Counsel, James R. Touchstone, Jones & Mayer In January 2020 in the case of Becerra v. …
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Internal Affairs Investigations - University of California Merced
LOCATION: Merced, CADATE: 03/23/2020 - 03/25/2020Learn the differences between civil and criminal liability and acquire a strong working knowledge of the Peace Officer Procedural Bill …
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Feb 12, 2020News
CPOA CASE SUMMARIES – JANUARY 2020
Provided by CPOA Legal Counsel, James R. Touchstone, Jones & Mayer CONSTITUTIONAL LAW A. California charter cities are not exempt …
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Public Records Act - San Bruno
LOCATION: San Bruno, CADATE: 03/24/2020 - 03/25/2020Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
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Jan 23, 2020News
CPOA CASE SUMMARIES – DECEMBER 2019
Provided by CPOA Legal Counsel, James R. Touchstone, Jones & Mayer CONSTITUTIONAL LAW A. Defendant’s electronic device search condition was …
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Current Legal Issues in Law Enforcement - Livermore
LOCATION: Livermore, CADATE: 02/26/2020Keep your agency out of court with Legal Update training! Find out the latest legal updates on hiring, harassment, release …
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Jan 15, 2020News
PENAL CODE SECTION 632.7 PROHIBITS ONLY THIRD-PARTY EAVESDROPPERS. NOT THE PARTICIPANTS IN A PHONE CALL THEMSELVES, FROM INTENTIONALLY RECORDING TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS
Provided by CPOA Legal Counsel, James R. Touchstone, Jones & Mayer The California Fourth District Court of Appeal held, in …
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Peace Officer's Bill of Rights- Fontana
LOCATION: Fontana, CADATE: 03/05/2020Whether you are the subject of an IA investigation or conducting the questioning, it is important to fully understand the …
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Jan 15, 2020News
CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT CONCLUDES THAT A SECRET RECORDING OF A PHONE CONVERSATION WAS NOT BARRED BY A PRIVACY PROVISION BECAUSE THAT PROVISION HAD BEEN REPEALED BY THE “RIGHT TO TRUTH-IN-EVIDENCE” PROVISION IN THE STATE CONSTITUTION
Provided by CPOA Legal Counsel, James R. Touchstone, Jones & Mayer In the case of People v. Guzman,[1] the Supreme …
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Officer Involved Shooting - Supervisor & Management Responsibility - Carlsbad
LOCATION: Carlsbad, CADATE: 02/27/2020 - 02/28/2020This course covers Legal Aspects and Investigation of an Officer Involved Shooting. Discuss public perceptions, criminal/administration investigations, case law, and …
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Jan 9, 2020News
GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM APPROVES ASSEMBLY BILL 1600 AMENDING PITCHESS MOTION REQUIREMENTS
Provided by CPOA Legal Counsel, Gregory P. Palmer and Veronica R. Donovan, Jones & Mayer On October 8, 2019, Governor …
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Legislative Summit 2020
LOCATION: Sacramento, CADATE: 03/03/2020 - 03/04/2020Collaborate with fellow public safety professionals at the 28th Annual Law Enforcement Legislative Summit, March 3 - 4, 2020 in …
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Jan 9, 2020News
PLAINTIFF’S STATE RETALIATION CLAIM NOT PRECLUDED BY STATE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY’S DECISION
Provided by CPOA Legal Counsel, James R. Touchstone, Jones & Mayer The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held in Bahra …
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Pitchess Motion Update - Citrus Heights
LOCATION: Citrus Heights, CADATE: 03/18/2020This course will update you on handling a Pitchess Motion, both procedurally and substantively, from the time a motion is …
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