CPOA 2026 Spring Virtual Training Conference

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CPOA 2026 Spring Virtual Training Conference

CPOA Virtual Training Conference

Course Description

CPOA’s 2026 Spring Virtual Training Conference offers a series of robust sessions for your entire agency.

2-hour sessions twice a week for 4 weeks on a range of topics that will serve your entire agency!

Can’t attend live? Sessions will be recorded for viewing on demand!

Fees & Registration

Individual | Full Conference

Sessions

Week 1

April 28
10:00am to 12:00pm

From Silence to Strength: Building Culture of Resilience

Presenter:

Carryn Barker, Detective, San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office 

Carryn’s talk is for anyone committed to building stronger, more resilient, and more inclusive cultures in law enforcement and beyond. It’s especially valuable for women in male-dominated fields, leaders shaping organizational culture, and allies who want to support meaningful change. The insights apply to frontline staff, supervisors, and anyone seeking to lead with courage and purpose.

Carryn Barker is a detective, former SWAT operator, Medal of Honor recipient, and doctoral candidate who speaks on resilience, leadership, and allyship. Drawing from powerful lived experiences, she inspires individuals and organizations to push past barriers and build supportive cultures. Her journey—culminating in a landmark legal settlement—highlights the strength of standing up and standing together. Today, she helps others navigate challenges, cultivate trust, and lead with courage.
April 30
2:00pm to 4:00pm

Resilience Without Burnout: Leadership Practices That Protect Officers, Agencies, and Communities

Presenter:

Felice Upton, Founder/Consultant
Just Us Consulting

California law enforcement agencies are facing unprecedented workforce strain: staffing shortages, elevated trauma exposure, public scrutiny, and increasing liability. Too often, resilience is framed as an individual responsibility when in reality, it is a leadership and organizational design issue. Drawing on more than 20 years of leadership inside correctional and justice systems, this session focuses on what leaders can actually control: culture, communication, accountability, and systems that either compound stress or reduce it.
Felice Upton is a former justice-system executive with over 20 years of experience leading high-risk correctional and youth justice environments. She has overseen complex investigations, culture transformation initiatives, and workforce resilience efforts in some of the most challenging systems in the country. Her work bridges operational reality, officer safety, and leadership accountability.

Week 2

May 5
10:00am to 12:00pm

Professional Skills Development & Training for non-sworn Staff

Presenter:

Henry Hsu
Fountain Valley Police Department

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May 7
2:00pm to 4:00pm

Leading Yourself Well, Taking a Tactical Approach to Personal Development & Team Building

Presenter:

John Kelly, (Ret.) Sergeant
Law Enforcement Life Coach, LLC

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Week 3

May 12
10:00am to 12:00pm

Succession Planning Essentials

Presenter:

Charles Celano, Chief (Ret.) Tustin Police Department
Founder & CEO, Chief Leadership

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May 14
2:00pm to 4:00pm

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Week 4

May 19
10:00am to 12:00pm

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May 21
2:00pm to 4:00pm

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Location

Virtual Event

CA United States

Quick Info

Date/Time

April 28 @ 10:00 am - May 21 @ 4:00 pm

FAQ's

  • If your agency is registered, you do not need to register individually. Check with your training supervisor.
  • If you need assistance with registering your entire agency, please contact us at:

PRICING

Cancellation Policy
Effective 8/1/18

All cancellations and substitutions MUST be in writing and directed to the CPOA Training Coordinator cpoa@cpoa.org. All refunds will be processed within 30 days from the written date of the cancellation request.

Cancellations made 30 calendar days or more from the first day of your registered course will be refunded minus a $30 cancellation fee.

Cancellations made 29 calendar days to 10 calendar days from the first day of your registered course will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations made 9 calendar days or less from the first day of your registered course are NOT eligible to receive a refund.

*Registrants who cannot attend a course are strongly encouraged to find a substitution.



Substitution Policy

CPOA encourages you to make a substitution if a student cannot attend the course; substitutions will be accepted prior to the course in writing and on-site.



*Registration Policy

CPOA will not register anyone for a class unless payment has been received in full. If you are not able to provide payment with registration you may provide a credit card to hold the seat. However, all students must be paid in full 10 days prior to the class. If payment is not received and a card has been given to hold the seat, it will be charged.