President's Corner

Calderwood’s reasons for belonging to CPOA are relatable and somewhat specific as they relate to the past few years and theo overall state and uncertainty for the world at large, but particularly as they relate to California law enforcement. Read in her words below:

As we emerge from some difficult years in law enforcement, post COVID and the death of George Floyd, leadership in our association is more important than ever. While challenging times have been faced by law enforcement in the past, each agency being a part of CPOA at this moment in time, is crucial for the future of our law enforcement professionals in the state of California. With the training, legislative advocacy and networking events that help make us stronger, create a space for our collective voice to be heard and keep us at the forefront of constitutional policing, CPOA is the association striving for a better future.

As the President of CPOA, I hope to see more law enforcement professionals take part in the association’s leadership trainings so that they can share their knowledge with their colleagues at each of their respective agencies. My desire is to see a positive swing in relation to legislative advocacy for bills that keep our officers, and the communities we serve, safe. Finally, I hope to see our membership increase so that CPOA continues to be the empowering voice for all law enforcement professionals, as we grow, coach, and mentor the next generation of policing.