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The California Peace Officers’ Association has developed progressive leadership in California law enforcement for nearly 100 years. CPOA’s membership program strives to develop your leadership skills through training, advocacy and networking.
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News & Events
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Aug 20, 2018News
PLAINTIFF ENTITLED TO NEW TRIAL WHERE SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE SHOWS JAIL OFFICIALS NOT ENTITLED TO DEFERENCE BY JURY ON CONDITIONS OF CONFINEMENT AND EXCESSIVE SEARCH CLAIMS
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. In a case entitled Shorter v. Baca, (9th Cir. 2018) 2018 U.S. App. LEXIS …
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Leading in Crisis: Response and Mitigation of Critical Incidents - Ukiah
LOCATION: Ukiah, CADATE: 02/26/2019 - 02/28/2019This "updated" course enhances the capabilities of FTO's, Corporals, Sergeants, and Team Leaders* responsible for the resolution of critical incidents …
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Aug 20, 2018News
WARRANTLESS ENTRY BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS INTO AN INHABITED DWELLING DEEMED THE PROXIMATE CAUSE OF THE PLAINTIFFS’ INJURIES SUSTAINED FOLLOWING SHOOTING INCIDENT
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. On remand from the United States Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals …
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Patrol Ops - Field Leadership - Ukiah
LOCATION: Ukiah, CADATE: 01/08/2019 - 01/10/2019Gain the tools you need to be competent and confident as a sergeant through adult learning activities, scenario-based training and …
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Aug 17, 2018News
CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS PUBLIC AGENCY PURSUIT IMMUNITY ACCORDED BY CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTION 17004.7
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. On August 13, 2018, the Supreme Court of California held, in Ramirez v. City …
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Public Records Act - Vacaville
LOCATION: Vacaville, CADATE: 11/08/2018 - 11/09/2018Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
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Aug 13, 2018News
Key Public Safety Bills Face Critical Hearings This Week
By Shaun Rundle, Deputy Director. On Thursday of this week some of the biggest bills that CPOA has been lobbying …
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Public Records Act - Merced
LOCATION: Merced, CADATE: 12/13/2018 - 12/14/2018Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
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Aug 3, 2018News
OFFICERS HAD REASONABLE SUSPICION TO BELIEVE THAT SUSPECT WAS ENGAGED IN CRIMINAL ACTIVITY UNDER THE TOTALITY OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES
Courtesy of: James R. Touchstone, Esq. In a decision entitled United States v. Luckett, 2018 U.S. App. LEXIS 18456 (9th Cir. …
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Pitchess Motion Update - Vacaville
LOCATION: Vacaville, CADATE: 10/09/2018This course will update you on handling a Pitchess Motion, both procedurally and substantively, from the time a motion is …
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Jul 31, 2018News
CPOA CASE SUMMARIES – JUNE 2018
Courtesy of: James R. Touchstone, ESQ. POLICE CONDUCT/CONSTITUTIONAL LAW Existence of probable cause does not preclude a plaintiff’s First Amendment …
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Pitchess Motion Update - Weaverville
LOCATION: Weaverville, CADATE: 10/12/2018This course will update you on handling a Pitchess Motion, both procedurally and substantively, from the time a motion is …
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Jul 31, 2018News
POBRA STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ACCRUAL DATE NOT APPLICABLE AT THE POINT IN TIME WHEN A SENIOR OFFICER, WHO WAS NOT A PERSON “AUTHORIZED TO INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION”, RECEIVED EVIDENCE OF MISCONDUCT
Courtesy of: James R. Touchstone, Esq. and Paul R. Coble, Esq. In Daugherty v. City and County of San Francisco, 24 …
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Public Records Act - Redwood City
LOCATION: Redwood City, CADATE: 10/24/2018 - 10/25/2018Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
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Jul 31, 2018News
NINTH CIRCUIT RULES THAT SECOND AMENDMENT PROTECTS THE RIGHT TO OPEN CARRY OF FIREARM
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. and Keith F. Collins, Esq. On July 24, 2018, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals …
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Public Records Act - Chico
LOCATION: Chico, CADATE: 08/23/2018 - 08/24/2018Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
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Jul 31, 2018News
Bill Seeks to Limit Liability for Felony Murder. What’s Next?
By Shaun Rundle, Deputy Director. Just when we think criminal justice reforms in California cannot get any worse, a bill …
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Public Records Act - Pittsburg
LOCATION: Pittsburg, CADATE: 08/21/2018 - 08/22/2018Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
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Jul 24, 2018News
DISTRICT COURT ORDER IN IMMIGRATION CASE DENIES, IN PART, AND GRANTS, IN PART, THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION
Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. In the case of United States v. California, 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 112055 (E.D. Cal. …
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Public Records Act - Delano
LOCATION: Delano, CADATE: 08/30/2018 - 08/31/2018Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …
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