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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. Become A Member

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CPOA provides relevant and up-to-date training to the law enforcement, legal and public safety professions throughout the state of California, most of which are POST certified. Register For Training

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CPOA’s CareerCENTER offers you the opportunity to search for jobs, post your resume and register for job alerts. Posting a job with CPOA means your position will be sent to more than 3,000 law enforcement professionals. View Job Postings

News & Events

  • Mar 14, 2023
    News

    CPOA Client Alerts-March 2023

    Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. The following case summary has been provided by James R. Touchstone, Esq. Partner at …

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    Public Records Act - Citrus Heights - June 14-15, 2023

    LOCATION: Citrus Heights, California
    DATE: 06/14/2023 - 06/15/2023

    $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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  • Jan 24, 2023
    News

    CPOA Client Alerts - January 2023

      Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. The following Case Summaries have been provided by James R. Touchstone, Esq., Partner at …

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    Public Records Act - Madera - July 20 -21, 2023

    LOCATION: Madera, California
    DATE: 07/20/2023 - 07/21/2023

    $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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  • Dec 27, 2022
    News

    CPOA Case Summaries-Nov 2022

    Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. The following Case Summaries have been provided by James R. Touchstone, Esq., Partner at …

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    Use of Force/Liability/Litigation - 6/22/2023 -6/23/2023- Santa Cruz

    LOCATION: Santa Cruz, CA
    DATE: 06/22/2023 - 06/23/2023

    Don’t play the probability game – a high-profile use of force incident could happen to your agency. Be prepared. Review …

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  • Nov 16, 2022
    News

    CPOA Case Summaries-Sept/Oct 2022

    CPOA Case Summaries-Sept/Oct 2022 Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. The following Case Summaries have been provided by Jim Touchstone, …

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    Public Records Act - Watsonville - June 6-7, 2023

    LOCATION: Watsonville, California
    DATE: 06/06/2023 - 06/07/2023

    $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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  • Sep 9, 2022
    News

    Bills Are with Governor Now. What's On His Desk?

    By: Shaun Rundle, Executive Director. The Legislature had a strict deadline of August 31st, to send all bills to Governor …

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    Legislative Deep Dive for Professional Staff - 2/7/2023 - Recording

    LOCATION: YouTube Recording
    DATE: 02/07/2023

    $0 Members
    $40 Non-Members

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  • Sep 9, 2022
    News

    CPOA Case Summaries-July 2022

    Courtesy of James R. Touchstone, Esq. The following Case Summaries have been provided by Jim Touchstone, Partner at Jones & …

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    Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact - Recording

    LOCATION: Virtual
    DATE: 11/29/2022

    The Legislature was certainly busy in 2022! This course informs you of changes in statutory law enacted in the current …

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  • Aug 4, 2022
    News

    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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    Public Records Act - Santa Barbara - April 4-5, 2023

    LOCATION: Santa Barbara
    DATE: 04/04/2023 - 04/05/2023

    $250 Registration Fee

    Learn the statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records to protect your agency. Topics covered include: …

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  • Jul 28, 2022
    News

    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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  • Event

    14th Annual Run to Remember

    LOCATION: Pleasanton, CA
    DATE: 05/20/2023

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  • May 12, 2022
    News

    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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  • Event

    ICLD Leadership Courses

    LOCATION: Online Course
    DATE: 01/01/2023 - 12/30/2023

    The Credible Leadership Series of courses is delivered on-line, can dramatically reduce training costs, is interactive, self-paced and intended to …

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  • Mar 14, 2022
    News

    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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  • Event

    Region V - Homeless Liaison Officer - 4/11/23 - Madera

    LOCATION: Madera, CA
    DATE: 04/11/2023

    $130 – Members
    $150 – Non-Members

    Police agencies will learn best practices on how to effectively deal with their respective homeless population. Collaborating with various non-profits, …

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CPOA provides progressive, ethical leadership development through the training, technology, advocacy and mentoring of our future leaders.

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