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Registration CLOSES September 26th!
Join us October 2-4, 2023 at the Ontario Convention Center!
COPSWEST is the West Coast’s premier expo of all things public safety!
Purchase your registration now! We also have a Bill-Me option available at check-out. CPOA members receive discounted registration pricing. If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact Danielle Fayette at dfayette@cpoa.org or 916.520.2240
| Category | Early Bird Registration on or Before July 7 | July 8-September 15 | On-site Sept 16-October 4 |
| 3-Day Full Conference Pass (10/2-10/4) | Member: $450 Non-member: $550 | Member: $500 Non-member: $600 | Member: $550 Non-member: $650 |
| 2-Day Conference Pass (10/2-10/3) | Member: $375 Non-member: $450 | Member: $425 Non-member: $500 | Member: $475 Non-member: $550 |
| 2-Day Conference Pass (10/3-10/4) | Member: $375 Non-member: $450 | Member: $425 Non-member: $500 | Member: $475 Non-member: $550 |
| 1-Day Conference Pass (10/2) | Member: $290 Non-member: $350 | Member: $340 Non-member: $400 | Member: $390 Non-member: $450 |
| 1-Day Conference Pass (10/3) | Member: $290 Non-member: $350 | Member: $340 Non-member: $400 | Member: $390 Non-member $450 |
| 1-Day Conference Pass (10/4) | Member: $290 Non-member: $350 | Member: $340 Non-member: $400 | Member: $390 Non-member: $450 |
| EXPO 2-Day Pass*(10/3- 10/4) | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| EXPO 1-Day Pass* (10/3) | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| EXPO 1-Day Pass* (10/4) | $25 | $25 | $25 |
*Meals not included in EXPO only passes. Concession stands will be open in the hall.
Registration Questions
If you are having trouble registering for this event and would like assistance please email our Event Services Coordinator, Danielle Fayette, at dfayette@cpoa.org or you can call 916.263.0541.
Registration Policies:
Cancellations must be in writing to cpoa@cpoa.org. no shows will not be refunded. We highly recommend substitutions.
Substitutions:
If you cannot attend, a substitution is encouraged. Please email cpoa@cpoa.org or call 916.263.0541
Photo and Video Policy:
Photographs and video will be taken at the event for use on the CPOA website and in the press. By entering this event, you consent to CPOA photographing and using your image and likeness (both now and in the future).
*Schedule subject to change
| Mon, October 2 | ||
| 7:30am | Breakfast Buffet | |
| 8:30AM | 9:00AM | Business Meeting |
| 9:00am | 10:15am | Opening Ceremony & Keynote - Jason Lehman, Be the Change, Take the Reins. Improving the Future of Policing |
| 10:30am | 12:30pm | Freedom First Aid |
| 10:30am | 12:30pm | Develop Exceptional Officers by Leading Great Briefings |
| 10:30am | 12:30pm | Chula Vista Police Drone |
| 12:30pm | 2:00pm | AWARDS Luncheon: Celebration of Excellence |
| 2:30pm | 4:30pm | Homeless Enforcement Following 'Boise & Grants Pass' |
| 2:30pm | 4:30pm | Technology Solutions for Reducing Use of Force Liability |
| 2:30pm | 4:30pm | Digital Officer Safety |
| 4:30pm | 5:30pm | Relaxation Lounge Open |
| 5:30pm | 7:30pm | Top Golf Opening Reception (transportation provided) |
| Tues, October 3 | ||
| 7:00am | 8:00am | Relaxation Lounge (w/ breakfast items) Open |
| 8:00am | 10:00am | Street Racing and Side Shows |
| 8:00am | 10:00am | Response to the Non-Criminal Barricade: Disengagement & Special Relationships |
| 8:00am | 10:00am | Dynamic Preparation for Advancing Your Rank |
| 10:15am | 12:15pm | Honoring the Badge: Ethics and Officer Wellness |
| 10:15am | 12:15pm | Maximizing your Real Time Crime Center Investment |
| 10:15am | 12:15pm | Chula Vista Police Drone |
| 12:30pm | 6:00pm | EXPO OPEN |
| 12:30pm | 1:15pm | Lunch on Expo Floor |
| 1:15pm | 2:00pm | OEM (Ford) Presentation on showroom floor |
| 5:00pm | 6:00pm | EXPO Reception |
| 5:55pm | Raffle Drawing (must be present to win) | |
| 6:00pm | 8:00pm | Charity BBQ Competition |
| Wed, October 4 | ||
| 8:00am | 10:00am | Response to the Non-Criminal Barricade: Disengagement & Special Relationships |
| 8:00am | 10:00am | Freedom First Aid |
| 10:00am | 1:00pm | EXPO OPEN |
| 12:55pm | Raffle Drawing (must be present to win) | |
| 1:15pm | 2:15pm | Closing Keynote Luncheon: Ryan Tillman, Happy Eyes: Becoming All Things To All People |
Monday, October 2
8:30 am– 10:15 am
Breakfast & Opening Keynote
Jason Lehman, Founder, Why’d You Stop Me?
Be the Change, Take the Reins. Improving the Future of Policing.
Would you agree that people are the problem and people are the solution?
Why’d You Stop Me? 501(c)3 Founder and Long Beach Police Sergeant (ret) Jason Lehman will offer ideas on how to positively impact people while improving the future of policing. Maintaining a position of wellness and safety during engagement with difficult people, both on the streets, and inside of our own agencies is critical when engaging, but the process of restoring trust is something our profession has not yet fully mastered. Jason will discuss the importance empathy plays not only on police and community interactions today, but also on hiring, recruitment, and retention. As a current subject matter expert on strategic communication and de-escalation, Jason will offer leaders in attendance a proven self-check system for “fairness” and highlight communication strategies for use before, during, and after critical interactions with difficult people to ensure the ability to maintain the following stance: “I am part of the solution!”
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Freedom First Aid
Presenter: Chris Suitt, Chaplain, Riverside County Sheriff’s Office
Law enforcement officers experience constant exposure to incidents that can result in acute and cumulative trauma. Studies show that providing forward treatment options techniques to law enforcement officers allows individuals to properly process and store the day-to-day experiences. While many wellness programs revolve around cursory preventative care or recognizing symptom presentation of trauma, this process provides officers tools to immediately take steps to keep experiences from negatively defining their futures.
Developing Exceptional Officers by Leading Great Briefings
Presenter: Jason Luis, Sergeant/CEO, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office/ The Briefing Room
Get ready to revolutionize your agency culture from within! Front-line supervisors are the key to getting the most out of officers and briefing or roll call is the best time for those supervisors to make a positive difference. After attending this workshop, agency supervisors will know how to create and deliver training that will improve their officers’ competence and confidence. The framework provided will show you how to use the power of technology to take your briefing or roll call sessions to the next level.
Chula Vista Police Drone
Presenter: Miriam Foxx, Captain, Chula Vista Police Department
Co-Presenter: John English, Sergeant, Chula Vista Police Department
The Chula Vista Police Department is using drone technology to respond to calls for service, changing the traditional police response to emergencies. With a combination of quick response from a drone, coupled with a live video stream to responding first responders, CVPD is making its community safer with non-traditional de-escalation.
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Celebration of Excellence: Awards Luncheon
Acknowledge the achievements of your law enforcement colleagues as they are honored for their outstanding accomplishments (Class A uniforms recommended)
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Homeless Enforcement Following ‘Boise & Grants Pass’
Presenter: Curtis Wright, Managing Partner, Silver & Wright LLP
The course would cover the recent developments in case law following the federal Boise and Grants Pass cases and ensure law enforcement understands what is (and is not) enforceable related to violations that tend to accompany homelessness. It is possible for law enforcement to be both compassionate and effective as it relates to homelessness and in compliance with Constitutional law.
Technology Solutions for Reducing Use of Force Liability
Presenter: Jason Louis, Sergeant/CEO, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office/ The Briefing Room
Get ready to revolutionize your agency culture from within! Front-line supervisors are the key to getting the most out of officers and briefing or roll call is the best time for those supervisors to make a positive difference. After attending this workshop, agency supervisors will know how to create and deliver training that will improve their officers’ competence and confidence. The framework provided will show you how to use the power of technology to take your briefing or roll call sessions to the next level.
Digital Officer Safety
Presenter: Alex Hebert, Privacy Consultant, Shadow Element
Co-Presenter: John English, Organizer, Shadow Element
Personal information leaked in data breaches, shared on websites by data brokers, and stolen by hackers, all pose a threat to the privacy and security of peace officers. The need to safeguard and limit the exposure of personal information is necessary to help public safety professionals protect themselves and their families from the malicious intent of others.
Just as protecting physical safety is crucial for peace officers, safeguarding digital safety is equally essential in today’s world. This presentation will explore strategies to mitigate risks posed by publicly available data, helping officers to protect themselves and their families both on and offline.
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Leadership Roundtables
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Top Golf Opening Reception (CPOA conference attendees only) Transportation provided
Tuesday, October 3
8:00 am – 10:00 am
Street Racing and Side Shows
Presenter: Jose Alatorre, Sergeant, California Highway Patrol
Street Racing and Sideshows have become an epidemic in California. Illegal sideshows devastate families, claim innocent lives in our communities, and create serious risks for our youth. Sideshows are coordinated takeovers of intersections and occasionally freeways that draw large crowds of pedestrians in lanes of traffic. This not only causes a nuisance for nearby residents but also pulls police department resources away from other community needs and endangers participants and spectators. The California Highway Patrol instructs an 8-hour POST-certified course that is designed to provide law enforcement personnel with an intermediate understanding of intelligence and enforcement of street racing-related activities.
Response to the Non-Criminal Barricade: Disengagement & Special Relationships
Presenter: Scott Savage, Founder, Savage Training Group
A suicidal man is armed and barricaded in his home refusing to surrender. If the police disengage and the man ends up harming a third party, will the officers be liable? What are the specific laws that govern duty and why are so many cops still confused about the issue? In this presentation, you’ll learn the modern tactics that police agencies are using in non-criminal barricade incidents and how the “public duty doctrine” and “special relationships” laws really work. We’ll use body worn camera footage and incident debriefs to show how some officers are creating liability for themselves and their agencies and what you can do about it.
Dynamic Preparation for Advancing Your Rank
Presenter: Andrew Borrello, Consultant, Police Promote
This fast-paced 2-hour block of curriculum will provide professionals, seeking to promote, with a comprehensive insider’s collection of techniques, resources, tips, and unique methods for best practices preparation. This in-dept To-Do list is a call-to action for students to treat their career development as a marathon and not a sprint and the techniques they learn will have tangible application right when they walk out the door. This course is not a presentation; it’s a workshop and a collaboration to develop a detailed plan for a successful path to self-development and future promotion.
10:15 am – 12:15 pm
Honoring the Badge: Ethics and Officer Wellness
Presenter: James Dugan, Director, Josephson Exemplary Policing Initiative at Drake University
Modern policing takes place in an ethical minefield – from the street to the courthouse, from management to recruiting, from training to on and off-duty conduct. Ethical behavior and decision-making are vital to Officer Wellness! This program, created by world-renowned ethicist Michael Josephson and former Detective Captain James Dugan, is both eye opening and thought provoking. Jim, whose highly decorated NJ police career was derailed by ethical compromise, provides a unique, sobering, and inspiring perspective on officer wellness as it relates to ethical decision making. The presentation is guaranteed to have a lasting impact on all those who attend!
Maximizing your Real Time Crime Center Investment
Presenter: Jamie Hudson, Real-Time Information Center Manager, Elk Grove Police Department
Attendees will learn about the various ways to maximize efficiency, use, regional importance and creative budget of investing into Real-Time Center philosophies. Case studies from the Elg Grove Police Department’s Real-Time Information Center experience over the past 3 1/2 years will highlight the wins and lessons learned in this emerging law enforcement space.
Chula Vista Drone
Presenter: Miriam Foxx, Captain, Chula Vista Police Department
Co-Presenter: John English, Sergeant, Chula Vista Police Department
The Chula Vista Police Department is using drone technology to respond to calls for service, changing the traditional police response to emergencies. With a combination of quick response from a drone, coupled with a live video stream to responding first responders, CVPD is making its community safer with non-traditional de-escalation.
12:30 pm – 6:00 pm
EXPO Open – lunch on showroom floor
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
EXPO Reception
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Charity BBQ
Wednesday, October 4
8:00 am – 10:00 am
Response to the Non-Criminal Barricade: Disengagement & Special Relationships
Presenter: Scott Savage, Founder, Savage Training Group
A suicidal man is armed and barricaded in his home refusing to surrender. If the police disengage and the man ends up harming a third party, will the officers be liable? What are the specific laws that govern duty and why are so many cops still confused about the issue? In this presentation, you’ll learn the modern tactics that police agencies are using in non-criminal barricade incidents and how the “public duty doctrine” and “special relationships” laws really work. We’ll use body worn camera footage and incident debriefs to show how some officers are creating liability for themselves and their agencies and what you can do about it.
Freedom First Aid
Presenter: Chris Suitt, Chaplain, Riverside County Sheriff’s Office
Law enforcement officers experience constant exposure to incidents that can result in acute and cumulative trauma. Studies show that providing forward treatment options techniques to law enforcement officers allows individuals to properly process and store the day-to-day experiences. While many wellness programs revolve around cursory preventative care or recognizing symptom presentation of trauma, this process provides officers tools to immediately take steps to keep experiences from negatively defining their futures.
“I learned how to manage my stress on and off duty. The FREEdom First Aid Process Checklist is effective. I didn’t know this course was going to be that helpful and would recommend others take it as it helps save people’s lives and careers. Spouses should be included.” Sony, LEO
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Closing Keynote Luncheon
Happy Eyes: Becoming All Things To All People
Ryan Tillman, Founder, Breaking Barriers United
In the dynamic and challenging field of law enforcement, it is crucial for police officers to cultivate a mindset that allows them to see the best in all individuals they encounter. The Happy Eyes program is designed to inspire and equip police officers with the transformative power of leading with love, empathy, and respect. By embracing the philosophy of becoming all things to all people, officers can build meaningful connections, foster trust, and positively impact their communities.
You see the value in the education, networking and exhibitor discovery provided by COPSWEST, but your superiors may be unfamiliar. Introduce them to all the value your agency can gain through your attendance with the pointers below:
- Create a personal agenda to be presented to your supervisor. In it, identify which breakout sessions you will attend and highlight how these sessions will benefit your agency.
- Offer to deliver a short presentation upon your return summarizing what you’ve learned or prepare written briefs for colleagues on each session to spread the knowledge throughout your agency.
- Share syllabi and handouts with your colleagues afterward.
- Offer to share a room with another agency employee to reduce hotel expenses.
- Register early to qualify for discounted rates.
- Take inventory of what supplies and technology your agency may need over the next year. Then, check out the exhibitor list to create a list of which companies can assist you in restocking, reconsidering current purchases and discovering new cost-cutting technology.
- Present other benefits, such as networking to learn what other agencies of the same size are doing.
What are the dates and location of COPSWEST 2023?
October 2-4, 2023, at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, California
What is the COPSWEST 2023 schedule?
Please visit the Schedule @ a Glance section to get an idea of what to expect!
Do I have to be a CPOA member to attend?
No. Non-members are welcome to attend all sessions and expo. CPOA Members receive a discount for conference attendance. To learn more about membership, Click Here.
What is the attire?
Business Casual or uniforms
What are the on-site check-in hours?
Monday, October 2: 6:30 am – 5:00 pm**
Tuesday, October 3: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm**
Wednesday, October 4: 7:30 am – 12:00 pm**
**Subject to change
What are the registration fees? How can I register for COPSWEST 2023?
Please see the Register Now page for fees and registration
Can I register on-site?
Registration will be available on-site. Please see a staff member at the CPOA Registration area.
How do I get my name badge?
You can pick up your badge on-site at the registration area. For the fastest check-in, please bring your printed bar code or use your phone and have your bar code ready to scan to help the lines move quickly.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Payment is accepted by credit card online or by phone, (916) 263-0541.
You may also chose the bill-me option at check out if your agency will need to pay by check.
How can I cancel my registration?
Cancellations must be received in writing, at cpoa@cpoa.org.
Cancellations received after August 1, 2023, will not be refunded. If you cannot attend, we highly encourage a substitution. Note: Substitutions with varying membership status may incur additional registration fees.
What should I do if I have already registered but never received confirmation?
Contact CPOA at cpoa@cpoa.org or call (916) 263-0541.
Hotel Options:
COPSWEST will take place at the Ontario Convention Center
Room blocks close September 9, 2023, or until sold out.
Preferred Hotel:
DoubleTree by Hilton Ontario Airport Hotel
222 North Vineyard Avenue
Ontario, CA 91764
Rate: $189 +tax
Parking: $15 per night per vehicle
Booking link:
DoubleTree by Hilton Ontario Airport Hotel
Overflow Hotel:
Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel
429 North Vineyard Avenue
Ontario, CA 91764
Rate: $ 135 +tax
Booking link:
Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel
**both hotels offer free shuttle service to/from Ontario Airport
911 Circuits
Airwave Communications
AFR Engine
Alco Target Company
Allen Police Department
American Aluminum Accessories, Inc.
American Bike Patrol Services
American Emergency Products
Axon
Braun Northwest
BMW of North America
CDCE Incorporated
California Department of Consumer Affairs-Div. of Investigation
California Gelleo
California Highway Patrol
CAP Fleet Upfitters
Copware Software for Peace Officers
Covered 6, LLC
D and R Electronics
Dana Safety Supply
Derotic, LLC
Digital Ally
Dura Tech USA, Inc.
Evidence IQ
Federal Signal Corporation
First Responder Wellness
First Tactical
Flock Safety
Ford Motor Company
FUSUS
GeoSpatial Technologies, Inc.
Hanwha Vision
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc.
HAVIS, Inc.
Innovative Emergency Equipment
InterMotive Vehicle Controls
Intoximeters
JENOPTIK Optical Sytems, LLC.
Jones Mayer
Jotto Desk
Laser Shot, Inc.
Laser Technology, Inc.
Lehr Auto Electric
Lenslock Inc.
Lifeloc Technologies Inc.
LMD, LLC
MCM Technologies
MPH Industries
Omnigo Software
Oracle Public Safety
Parts Authority
Peace Officers’ Research Association of California (PORAC)
PBK Architects
Podium Designs
Quicket Solutions
RESCU3D
Reviver
Ruger Firearms
Safe Fleet
Security Lines US
Setina Mfg. Co.
Simunition
Sound Off Signal
Sourcewell
Stryker
Sun Ridge Systems, Inc.
Telepath
The Evans Group
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
TI Training
Tremco
Trivan Truck Body
Troy Products
Westin Automotive
Whelen Engineering
Why’d You Stop Me (WYSM)
Information Coming Soon!
OEM Presentations
Tuesday, October 25th
1:15 pm – 2:00 pm FORD Presentation –
Presenter: Ali Jahed, EV Consultant Manager, & Sales Enablement – General Motors
Presenter: Kelly Palmer, SSM Police Vehicle – Western Region & Global Fleet & Government Sales Support
Ali Jahed is an Electric Vehicle Consultant Manager with General Motors. He has 20 years of experience in the automotive industry and is a subject matter expert in Electric Vehicles In his role at GM, Ali assists in leading EV initiatives for the GM Fleet Sales and Marketing departments. Prior to joining GM, Ali worked for Mazda, where he was responsible for the preparation and overall readiness of Mazda’s U.S. operations for selling and servicing the brands first Electric Vehicle. He’s a graduate of California State University, Fullerton, with a degree in Business Administration.
Kelly Palmer is the General Motors Emergency Vehicle Specialist for the Western United States. He is the primary point of contact for all State and Municipal Law Enforcement and Fire agencies between the western 13 states. Kelly has held positions with The Walt Disney Company, Nissan North America, American Honda, and has over 10 years of law enforcement experience before being retired from a career-ending, on-duty injury with the City of Monterey Park Police Department.
Join CPOA and fellow attendees* for an evening at Top Golf Monday, October 2, at 5:30pm. *This event is limited to COPSWEST Conference attendees.
2023 Awards Call for Nominations
Nominations are no longer being accepted.
Celebration of Excellence:
Honor commitment to outstanding policing.
Make no mistake about it, law enforcement does good work and makes a positive difference. Sometimes that good work leads to moments of unimaginably great work. Those are the moments celebrated during CPOA’s COPSWEST Conference.
Especially now, give your exemplary colleagues the recognition they deserve. Honor them for representing the best of law enforcement. Award recipients are honored by hundreds of their colleagues at COPSWEST, October 2, 2023, in Ontario, CA.
Nominate a deserving individual for acts of courage, honor, and dedication.
The following is a list of award categories from which to choose to nominate.
THE SHERMAN BLOCK MEMORIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award recognizes California law enforcement leaders who, like Sheriff Block, have distinguished themselves through a lifetime of dedicated service to their departments, their community, and to the law enforcement profession. With this award, CPOA selects to recognize a leader who exemplifies the Association’s values and mission.
This individual is selected by the CPOA Board of Directors and is a featured presentation during the program.
12 UNDER 12
Purpose: This newer award category is designed to recognize 12 individuals (one from each of CPOA’s 12 regions) with 12 or less years of service that exemplify the future of the law enforcement profession.
Eligibility:
1. Nominee may be sworn or civilian and must be currently
employed by a federal, state, local, or tribal law enforcement agency.
2. Self-nominations are not permitted
Criteria for consideration:
1. Demonstration of values and commitment to law enforcement
2. Capacity for leadership
3. Nomination should include responses to the following questions:
– Why are you nominating this person for this award?
– Explain specific instances or examples (relevant accomplishments) that highlight your reason for nominating this person.
– Attach Nominee’s resume or CV
AWARD OF VALOR
Purpose: Recognition for extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty. Public safety officers must have exhibited extraordinary courage, decisiveness and presence of mind, and unusual swiftness of action, regardless of personal safety, to save or protect human life. This award recognizes acts that demonstrate the nobility of the policing profession.
Eligibility:
1. Nominee may be sworn or civilian and must be currently employed by a federal, state, local, or tribal law enforcement agency.
2. Nominations may be made by anyone, but must be approved by the nominee’s agency head.
3. Where the objective is of sufficient importance to justify risk.
– Award is for a single act in the preceding calendar year (2022)
4. Recognition for extraordinary acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.
• Extraordinary is defined as going “beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly exceptional, remarkable.”
• Valor is defined as “courage and boldness, as in battle; bravery.”
• Where risk of life existed, and nominee had sufficient time to evaluate it or where a reasonable person would assume their life was in great danger.
Criteria for consideration:
1. Demonstration of extraordinary professionalism as appropriate to his/her specialty through tactics, marksmanship, or leadership; rescue skills; and/or medical knowledge or skill.
2. Demonstration of extraordinary character through courage, endurance or calm in the face of danger.
3. Nominee accomplished assigned mission:
• suspect apprehended or killed
• person rescued
• life saved
* When considering the nomination of a team (defined as two or more public safety officers responding to a single incident), there is no guarantee that all members will receive recognition. The actions of each team member nominated should be individually described, even though submitted as one nomination.
AWARD OF DISTINCTION
Purpose: To recognize exceptional performance by an individual or departmental unit that goes beyond normal call of duty to enhance efficiency, public image, and provides a great service to the community. CPOA recognizes acts that serve as a model to its mission of Building Future Law Enforcement Leaders.
Eligibility:
1. Nominee may be sworn or civilian and must be currently employed by a federal, state, local, or tribal law enforcement agency
2. Nominations may be made by anyone, but must be approved for submittal by the nominee’s agency head.
Criteria for consideration:
1. There is no time limit on the service, but the program should be unique, trend setting, and innovative. Ongoing program nominations should convey a significant revision to current program to the benefit of public safety.
2. Nomination should articulate results.
*When considering the nomination of a team (defined as two or more individuals), there is no guarantee that all members will receive recognition. The actions of each team member nominated should be individually described, even though submitted as one nomination.
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Purpose: To recognize an act, or acts, performed by a civilian (non law enforcement), business, or organization that supports, enhances, or assists the law enforcement profession.
Eligibility: Any individual, business, or organization that meets the above description.
Criteria for consideration:
Acts/service can be in areas of:
• Promoting through information and/or education channels the safety messages and goals of the Department.
• Assisting the Department in carrying out stated goals and responsibilities with direct assistance of time and/or funds.
• Coming to the aid of members of the Department through action and/or fundraising.
• Assistance and/or services which are deserving of recognition, but do not fall within the above examples.
NOMINATION PROCESS
1. Visit the Awards page on CPOA’s website and fill out the form.
2. Be sure to include specifics in the space provided to explain why this individual, agency, or department should be considered for the award.(500 words or less)
3. Complete and submit this nomination before 11:59 p.m., July 24, 2023.
PRESENTATION
All awards are presented during COPSWEST, October 2, 2023, in Ontario. Law enforcement throughout the state attend the Annual Awards Program to honor and recognize recipients. For more information, please visit www.cpoa.org or call (916) 263-0541. Thank you for helping us recognize the outstanding achievers in law enforcement.
NOMINATION FORM BELOW:
Attendee registration is now OPEN!
October 2 – 4, 2023 | Ontario Convention Center – Ontario, CA
Updated 5.26 COPSWEST-2023-Flyer.pdf
Connect with your Target Audience
The Vehicles, tech, intel and equipment you need all in one place COPSWEST is CPOA’s premier West Coast training & expo, at the Ontario Convention Center, where we bring you the state-of-the-art products and fleet vehicles you need, on display. The conference also contains the popular BBQ Dinner! Gain exposure to decision makers you won’t find anywhere else. Join us at COPSWEST, in Ontario, California, to develop new prospects, strengthen current relationships and tap into emerging markets.
Pricing Before July 7, 2023
Standard 10 x 10 space: $1,550 & Vehicle Spotting Fee: $225 per vehicle
After July 7, 2023
Standard 10 x 10 space: $1,750 Vehicle & Spotting Fee: $225 per vehicle
911 Circuits
Airwave Communications
AFR Engine
Alco Target Company
Allen Police Department
American Aluminum Accessories, Inc.
American Bike Patrol Services
American Emergency Products
Axon
Braun Northwest
BMW of North America
CDCE Incorporated
California Department of Consumer Affairs-Div. of Investigation
California Gelleo
California Highway Patrol
CAP Fleet Upfitters
Copware Software for Peace Officers
Covered 6, LLC
D and R Electronics
Dana Safety Supply
Derotic, LLC
Digital Ally
Dura Tech USA, Inc.
Evidence IQ
Federal Signal Corporation
First Responder Wellness
First Tactical
Flock Safety
Ford Motor Company
FUSUS
GeoSpatial Technologies, Inc.
Hanwha Vision
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc.
HAVIS, Inc.
Innovative Emergency Equipment
InterMotive Vehicle Controls
Intoximeters
JENOPTIK Optical Sytems, LLC. Jones Mayer
Jotto Desk
Laser Shot, Inc.
Laser Technology, Inc.
Lehr Auto Electric
Lenslock Inc.
Lifeloc Technologies Inc.
LMD, LLC
MCM Technologies
MPH Industries
Omnigo Software
Oracle Public Safety
Parts Authority
Peace Officers’ Research Association of California (PORAC)
PBK Architects
Podium Designs
Quicket Solutions
RESCU3D
Reviver
Ruger Firearms
Safe Fleet
Security Lines US
Setina Mfg. Co.
Simunition
Sound Off Signal
Sourcewell
Stryker
Sun Ridge Systems, Inc.
Telepath
The Evans Group
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
TI Training
Tremco
Trivan Truck Body
Troy Products
Westin Automotive
Whelen Engineering
Why’d You Stop Me (WYSM)
Schedule subject to change
COPSWEST Law Enforcement’s Premier Training & Expo
Ontario Convention Center
Ontario, CA
In addition to full conference options for attendees, new this year are daily expo passes that will be available for just $25. As an exhibitor, your company will receive a total of (2) daily expo passes* per 10×10 booth purchased. Exhibitors will also receive lunch in the exhibit hall for up to two booth staff per 10×10, per day. BBQ tickets are available for purchase for $25.
* complimentary expo passes do not include lunch.
| Monday, October 2 | ||
| 12:00pm | 5:00pm | Registration & Vendor/Vehicle Move-In |
| Tuesday, October 3 | ||
| 8:00am | 11:00am | Vendor Registration & Hand Carry Load-In |
| 12:30pm | 6:00pm | EXPO Open (concession stand open) |
| 12:30pm | 2:30pm | Lunch on show floor |
| 1:15pm | 2:00pm | OEM Presentations on show floor |
| 5:00pm | 6:00pm | EXPO Reception |
| 5:55pm | 6:00pm | Raffle Drawing (must be present to win) |
| 6:00pm | BBQ (separate cost, $25) | |
| Wednesday, October 4 | ||
| 10:00am | 1:00pm | EXPO Open (concession stand open) |
| 1:00pm | 5:00pm | Vendor Move-Out |
For complete attendee agenda, see attendee details page.
Expo only daily passes will be available for $25
Exhibitor Marketing Kit
Your Booth is Booked – Now What?
Spread the Word
Spread the Word about your exhibiting at COPSWEST, Law Enforcement’s Premier Training & Expo, Oct. 3-4, at the Ontario Convention Center. Increase your booth traffic and raise your company’s awareness in the media and the industry. The earlier you start, the more successful you’ll be at driving your target audience to your booth.
COPSWEST Exhibitor Graphics · Place a banner on your website and link to COPSWEST · Post COPSWEST details on your company’s event page. COPSWEST is Law Enforcement’s Premier Training and Expo.
· Add a banner to your email signature to promote your presence · We are exhibiting at COPSWEST Law Enforcement’s Premier Training & Expo Graphic · COPSWEST Graphic
For Print pieces, use the EPS files. For email and website, use the JPG Files
Posts to get you started
· Visit our booth# xxx at #copswest23 Oct 3-4 at the Ontario Convention Center
· Q: Where does Law Enforcement come together for training and expo? At COPSWEST, location, dates,
· We’ll be at …..
· Don’t miss the premier…..
(2) Complimentary Single Day Expo Only Passes. Each 10×10 booth space receives, two single day Expo Only passes for your VIPs. Please provide your client/s first and last name, department/organization and email address by September 1, 2023. There will be no substitutions after September 1, 2023. In order to take advantage of this complimentary opportunity, advance planning is necessary. Please email Danielle Fayette at dfayette@cpoa.org or call (916) 520-2240. After September 1, you can purchase one day expo passes for your clients for $25.00 per day.
Sponsorship Opportunities coming soon!
Questions about the exhibitor Marketing Kit? Contact Shannon Calder, scalder@cpoa.org
CPOA has negotiated special pricing for products and services exclusive to COPSWEST exhibitors such as carpet, furnishings, graphics, floral, material handling, freight, electrical services and more.
These services and all other show related logistics and marketing tools will be available to you in the online Exhibitor Services Kit, which was emailed to registered exhibitors on July 26.
If you have not received your kit, please contact Danielle Fayette at 916.520.2240 or events@cpoa.org
Connect with your Target Audience
The Vehicles, tech, intel and equipment you need all in one place COPSWEST is CPOA’s premier West Coast training & expo where we bring you the state-of-the-art products and fleet vehicles you need, on display. The conference also contains the popular BBQ Dinner! Gain exposure to decision makers you won’t find anywhere else. Join us at COPSWEST to develop new prospects, strengthen current relationships and tap into emerging markets.
Pricing Before July 7, 2023
Standard 10 x 10 space: $1,550 & Vehicle Spotting Fee: $225 per vehicle
After July 7, 2023
Standard 10 x 10 space: $1,750 Vehicle & Spotting Fee: $225 per vehicle
Purchase Your Booth & View Floor Plan
ALREADY HAVE AN ACCOUNT
Step 1. Above the floor plan, you will see click or tap HERE to log in, click on link and log in to your account. Once logged in this will bring you back to the floor plan page.
Step 2. Review floor plan and select your booth for purchase. Click on the booth and click on Purchase this booth.
Step 3. Purchase for: Enter your company Name, then your name Purchased By: ** May need to add person to company profile** Please call or email Danielle Fayette and she can assist you. dfayette@cpoa.org , 916.520.2240.
Step 4. Click on Next button
Step 5. Pay for booth purchase, you will receive a confirmation email.
NEW ACCOUNT
Step 1. Don’t have an account yet? Enter Information to create an account. For Additional Information section (Please note exhibitors do not need a POST ID) Verify your account (if you don’t receive an email in your in-box, please check your junk/spam folder).
Step 2. After you verify your account, you will be brought back to exhibit floor plan
Step 3. Review floor plan and select your booth for purchase. Click on the booth and click on Purchase this booth.
Step 4. Purchase for: Enter your company Name, then your name Purchased By: If you have questions, please call or email Danielle Fayette and she can assist you. dfayette@cpoa.org or call at 916.263.0541.
Step 5. Click on Next button, *vehicle spotting fee pops up, (this is optional) click on Review & Checkout
Step 6. Pay for booth purchase
You will receive a confirmation shortly after you reserve your booth.
Hotel Options for COPSWEST, Law Enforcement’s Premier Training & Expo at the Ontario Convention Center:
Room blocks close September 8, 2023, or until sold out.
Preferred hotel:
DoubleTree by Hilton Ontario Airport Hotel
222 North Vineyard Avenue
Ontario, CA 91764
Rate: $189 +tax
Parking: $15 per night per vehicle
Booking link:
DoubleTree by Hilton Ontario Airport Hotel
Overflow hotel:
Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel
429 North Vineyard Avenue
Ontario, CA 91764
Rate: $ 135 +tax
Booking link:
Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel
**both hotels offer free shuttle service to/from Ontario Airport
What comes with your booth rental?
The vehicles, tech, intel and equipment you need all in one place.
Exclusive, non-conflicting Exposition hours to meet attendees, networking opportunities that include lunch for two* booth personnel, and two* complimentary expo-only passes for one day, Tuesday or Wednesday.
*Two passes per 10×10 booth space.
BOOTH SIZE AND INCLUSIONS
All single booth spaces are 10 ‘wide and 10 ‘deep, with 8’ high back wall drape, 3 ‘high side rail drape and one (1) 7” x 44” exhibitor identification sign indicating company name and booth number.
EXHIBIT Move In, Ontario Convention Center Hall A
Monday, October 2
Noon – 5:00pm Vendor Registration & Vehicle load in
EXHIBIT DATES and Hours, Ontario Convention Center Hall A
Tuesday, October 3
12:30pm – 6:00pm
Wednesday, October 4
10:00am – 1:00pm
Exhibit Move-OUT
Wednesday, October 4
1:00pm
Exhibit Booth Assignment
Your designated booth space includes a standard booth drape, ID sign. No electrical, furniture, or carpet. Note: Carpet/flooring is mandatory and must be purchased, ordered, or supplied separately. CPOA will provide aisle carpeting.
Registration of Booth Personnel
A 10 X 10 booth receives (2) complimentary staff badges. Extra staff badges are available at an additional cost of $25. If you have any immediate questions, please contact Danielle, dfayette@cpoa.org or call (916) 520-2240.
Vehicle Spotting Fee
$225 per vehicle
Service Kit
CPOA has negotiated special pricing for products and services exclusive to COPSWEST exhibitors. Show related logistics and marketing tools will be available to you in the online exhibitor services kit. Kits will be emailed out in July.
We look forward to seeing you in Ontario!
Connect with your Target Audience
The vehicles, tech, intel, and equipment you need all in one place! COPSWEST is CPOA’s premier West Coast expo where we bring you state-of-the-art products and fleet vehicles you need, on display. The event also contains the popular BBQ! Gain exposure to decision makers you won’t find anywhere else. Join us at the EXPO to develop new prospects, strengthen current relationships and tap into emerging markets.
Pricing information coming soon!
Booth registration and floor plan coming soon!
ALREADY HAVE AN ACCOUNT?
Step 1. Above the floor plan, you will see click or tap HERE to log in, click on link and log in to your account. Once logged in this will bring you back to the floor plan page.
Step 2. Review floor plan and select your booth for purchase. Click on the booth and click on Purchase this booth.
Step 3. Purchase for: Enter your company Name, then your name Purchased By: ** May need to add person to company profile** Please call or email Danielle Fayette and she can assist you. dfayette@cpoa.org or call at 916.263.0541.
Step 4. Click on Next button, *vehicle spotting fee pops up, (this is optional) click on Review & Checkout
Step 5. Pay for booth purchase, you will receive a confirmation email.
NEW ACCOUNT
Step 1. Don’t have an account yet? Enter Information to create an account. For Additional Information section (Please note exhibitors do not need a POST ID) Verify your account (if you don’t receive an email in your in-box, please check your junk/spam folder).
Step 2. After you verify your account, you will be brought back to exhibit floor plan
Step 3. Review floor plan and select your booth for purchase. Click on the booth and click on Purchase this booth.
Step 4. Purchase for: Enter your company Name, then your name Purchased By: If you have questions, please call or email Danielle Fayette and she can assist you. dfayette@cpoa.org or call at 916.263.0541.
Step 5. Click on Next button, *vehicle spotting fee pops up, (this is optional) click on Review & Checkout
Step 6. Pay for booth purchase
You will receive a confirmation shortly after you reserve your booth.
COPSWEST Charity BBQ Cook-Off – Tuesday, October 3 at 6pm
Ontario Convention Center
The COPSWEST Charity BBQ Cook-off has become a signature event of the COPSWEST Training & Expo. Teams will showcase their grilling skills for judges and hungry COPSWEST community members and guests in front of the Ontario Convention Center. Each team designates a charity important to law enforcement on a local level.
BBQ Tickets are $25.00* per individual ticket.
*You’ll notice a fee for the BBQ as each competing agency is responsible for purchasing their own meat and various preparation products, and that the winner donates all entry fees to the charity of choice. So your money is going to produce good food for a great cause!
Please use this link to purchase your tickets:
Team Registration Information: If you have a team and would like to register to grill, or thinking of grilling please email Danielle Fayette, CPOA Event Services Coordinator at events@cpoa.org.