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Capitol to Communities: Legislative Impact – Recording

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Course Description

This recorded webinar informs you of changes in statutory law enacted in the current California legislative session that will impact law enforcement in 2026 and beyond. The course also brings you the latest court cases from CA DOJ that impact law enforcement.

Take home a CPOA Legislative Update Digest after the class for quick reference year-round access to 2026 laws!

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Fees

  • Member: $135
  • Non-Member: $185

Instructor

Matthew Siverling dressed in a gray button up shirt and tie smiling at the camera.

Matt Siverling

CPOA Legislative Advocate

Location

Turlock Police Department

244 N Broadway
Turlock, California 95380

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Date/Time

Member Fee
$135

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$185

  • Format: Virtual Recording and Downloadable PDFs
  • Who Should Attend: Any public safety personnel impacted by new laws.
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]]> California Bill Tracking with LegInfo https://cpoa.org/event/california-bill-tracking-with-leginfo/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://cpoa.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=22076

California Bill Tracking with LegInfo

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Course Description

This three-part video series walks you through how to effectively use California’s legislative tracking website – Leg Info – to find and research legislative measures. In Part One, you’ll learn how to search by bill number, author, keyword, or subject area, read bill text and amendments, review analyses, and find where a bill is in the legislative process so you can quickly understand what the measure does and why it matters.

Part Two shows you how to create a free account, set up personalized alerts, and build custom tracking lists so you never miss a hearing, amendment, or bill status change. In Part Three, we cover how to submit position letters and public comments through the website ensuring your voice — and your organization’s perspective — is part of the legislative record.

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CA United States

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  • Format: Virtual Recording
  • Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in understanding the California Legislative process and how to be more involved.
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]]> 34th Annual Law Enforcement Legislative Summit – Recording https://cpoa.org/event/34th-annual-law-enforcement-legislative-summit-sacramento/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://cpoa.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=21370

34th Annual Law Enforcement Legislative Summit – Recording

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Agenda (Subject to change)

• Tuesday, March 10, 2026

o 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Reception at Cafeteria 15L, 1116 15th St., Sacramento, CA 95814

Network, engage, and connect with legislators and your colleagues. Enjoy a drink, light bites, and valuable conversations.

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• Wednesday, March 11, 2026

o 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast
o 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Legislative Summit
o 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch on your own
o 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Lobby Day Visits (optional)

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Before February 15

  • Member: $200
  • Non-Member: $240

After February 15

  • Member: $235
  • Non-Member: $275

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CA United States

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Date/Time

March 11 @ 8:00 am - June 30 @ 12:00 pm
  • Format: In-Person
  • Format: Livestream
  • Location: Capitol Event Center
  • Who Should Attend: All law enforcement and public safety personnel
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]]> Pitchess Motion Update – Turlock https://cpoa.org/event/pitchess-motion-update-turlock-2/ https://cpoa.org/event/pitchess-motion-update-turlock-2/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://cpoa.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=22056

Pitchess Motion Update – Turlock

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Course Description

This course will update you on handling a Pitchess Motion, both procedurally and substantively, from the time a motion is received to preparing and arguing opposition to the motion in court, handling the on-camera hearing and appealing erroneous orders.

Recent cases will be discussed.

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Fees

  • Member: $200
  • Non-Member: $240

Instructor

Greg Palmer in a black suit and tie smiling at the camera.

Greg Palmer

Jones Mayer

Location

Turlock Police Department

244 N Broadway
Turlock, California 95380

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Date/Time

April 22 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

member Fee: $200

non-member Fee: $240

  • CCN: 9100-30640-25 POST Plan NA
  • Format: In-Person
  • Location: Turlock Police Department
  • Who Should Attend: All agency and legal professionals in law enforcement
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]]> https://cpoa.org/event/pitchess-motion-update-turlock-2/feed/ 0 CPOA 2026 Spring Virtual Training Conference https://cpoa.org/event/cpoa-2026-spring-virtual-training-conference/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://cpoa.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=21438

CPOA 2026 Spring Virtual Training Conference

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CPOA Virtual Training Conference

Course Description

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

 
**Up to 16 POST credits**

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

Members & Non-Members:
SM - MED | 5-100 staff ---- MED+ - XL | 101-3000+ staff
[SM - MED] AGENCY | Full Conference
[MED+ - XL] AGENCY | Full Conference
Individual | Full Conference
Individual | Per Session

Sessions

Week 1

April 28
10:00am to 12:00pm

From Silence to Strength: Building Culture of Resilience

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

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

Professionalism for Public Safety

Henry Hsu

Sergeant (Ret.), Fountain Valley Police Department

Lorie Velarde

Crime Analyst

Students will learn the importance and practicality of 8 core skills that can tangibly improve how efficient and effective they are in handling their daily work and personal tasks in addition to building positive relationships with coworkers. Students will learn to be guided by a greater sense of purpose adding meaning and significance to their work that will help them positively influence and inspire others.

Students will know how to apply the 8 core skills to prioritize and accomplish important goals consistent with one’s values and mission statement, resulting in a more fulfilling and productive life at work and at home.

Henry started his law enforcement career in 2003 in Orange County, CA. Henry has served as a Patrol Sergeant, Financial Crimes Investigator, and Field Training Officer. He is currently a Personnel and Training Sergeant, responsible for the recruitment process of sworn and non-sworn positions while also overseeing professional training standards. Henry has certifications in Fair and Impartial Policing, Critical Incident Command, Officer Health and Safety, Promotions and Leadership, and Procedural Justice. Henry is a CA POST-certified instructor in Arrest and Control, Use of Force, and Strategic Communications as well as an AICC-certified Academy Instructor. Henry has been a member with the California Peace Officers Association for over 10 years serving on the Region 9 Board. Henry has a Juris Doctorate, a Master’s degree in Urban Planning, and Bachelor’s degrees in Social Ecology and Political Science.
Lorie Velarde has more than 37 years of law enforcement experience including 25 working in crime analysis. Over the course of her career, Lorie has accomplished a variety of achievements including designing and implementing a department-wide geographic information system, performing analysis on several types of law enforcement cases for many agencies, creating actionable reports and maps that have resulted in offender identification, and presenting at national and international conferences on the topics of crime analysis, mapping, the use of GIS for analysis, and pattern identification. Lorie has also published several articles and book chapters in the field of crime analysis and geographic profiling, and she has received several awards for her work including the International Association of Chiefs of Police/ChoicePoint Award for Criminal Investigative Excellence, the Southern California Crime and Intelligence Analyst Association’s Analyst of the Year Award, and the Steven Gottlieb/Alpha Group Award for Creativity and Excellence in Crime Analysis.
May 7
2:00pm to 4:00pm

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

John Kelly

Law Enforcement Life Coach, LLC

The “Sometimes Heroes Need Help – A Tactical Approach to Personal Development and Team Building” is a program like no other. Taking ownership of how we live our lives and the decisions we make, the individual is empowered to become the solution they need to overcome the life challenges they face. By taking a holistic approach to wellness, our personal (relationships), professional (culture at work), financial, physical, and mental health are addressed. Traditionally uncomfortable topics of conversation are explored and normalized. We have real, raw, unfiltered, vulnerable interaction that is sure to leave a lasting impact. You will walk away with the skill-sets and tools necessary to not only survive this thing of ours, but more importantly to thrive in all areas of your life.
National keynote presenter and law enforcement life coach, Retired Sgt. John Kelly faced several attempts on his life from suspects over his 30 year career in law enforcement. None of these attempts came as close to killing him, as he did to killing himself. Author of “Surviving Self-Inflicted Wounds, A Deputy’s Life of Redemption” chronicles his life journey. An alcoholic, addict, and adulterer, confronting PTS, and suicidal ideation, John tears open his life, to provide a roadmap to personal accountability and growth. His “Sometimes Heroes Need Help” Program takes a tactical approach to personal development and team building. The program addresses the personal, professional, financial, physical, and mental health of the first responder. By having real, raw, and unfiltered, conversations about the things we never talk about, the individual is empowered to be their own wellness advocate. John’s vulnerability in discussing his failures gives the audience permission to forgive themselves and more importantly the courage and strength to keep getting up, striving to be better today than yesterday. Join John Kelly as he takes you on a journey of discovery into how you apply your tactics to survive “Self Inflicted Wounds”.

Week 3

May 12
10:00am to 12:00pm

Succession Planning Essentials

Charles Celano

Founder & CEO, Chief Leadership

Succession planning in public safety is a “buzz word” that gets thrown around quite a bit, but the reality is very few organizations actually take the time to put together a successful Succession Plan.

The audience will get a step-by-step blueprint on how to create their own professional development plan within their own agencies. This plan includes how to conduct a thorough leadership gap analysis, build a training matrix and leadership training program internally, create a coaching and mentoring culture, job shadowing program and much more.

Retired Chief Charles F Celano Jr is a 27-year veteran of the Tustin Police Department. He worked his way up through the ranks to the position of Chief of Police.

Chief Celano possesses a Bachelor’s Degree from CSU, Long Beach and a Master’s Degree from the University of Redlands. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Class #258.

May 14
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Walking on Eggshells: Addressing Wellness at Home Through Effective Family Communication

Stephanie Kiesow

Founder, Kiesow & Co Consulting

Erin Craw

Elementary School Teacher

In the high-stress environment of the law enforcement industry, maintaining healthy communication within the family unit is essential for overall wellness. Many police families struggle with the challenges of navigating difficult conversations, often leading to a culture of “walking on eggshells.” While agencies strive to promote wellness, there remains a significant gap in providing practical strategies for fostering open dialogue and family well-being.

This presentation, presented by two daughters of law enforcement officers, delves into the intricacies of family communication specific to law enforcement, highlighting the vital role of strong family relationships in enhancing resilience. By equipping participants with actionable techniques to improve both individual and family well-being, we can help create an environment that supports the unique needs of both individuals and their loved ones.

Stephanie Kiesow is a former law enforcement officer, the wife of a law enforcement officer, and the daughter of two retired law enforcement. In 2022, Stephanie left her sworn job to focus on her Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and spends some of her time researching and mitigating work-related contributing factors to suicide within first responder industries. In addition to her educational roles, she works for First Responder Wellness/The Counseling Team International, teaches for the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and Standard and Training for Corrections (STC) with her certified therapy dog “Zeena”, is a contributing writer and speaker for several publications, creates and implements personalized wellness strategy programs through her consulting firm, and is the published Best-Selling author of her book titled, “Workicide.” Stephanie has been featured on Law Enforcement Today, The Police Tribune, and Blue Lives Matter. In her spare time, Stephanie spends her time with her husband, young children, and beloved pets.

As the daughter of a police officer and an elementary school teacher, Erin has a true passion for research that informs mental health-related interventions, enhances mental health communication, and improves access to support for those working in the public sector. After experiencing the challenges of being a first responder’s child firsthand and the struggles her father endured before he passed away at the age of 57, she became passionate about hearing and sharing first responders’ stories and perspectives to inform needed changes that enhance their well-being on and off the job. This led her to pursue a doctorate, enabling her to conduct research with individuals in first responder professions, illuminating their realities and allowing their voices to shape the necessary change. She has conducted research and consulted with numerous agencies across the US to provide evidence-based recommendations to improve their mental health-related communication. Craw’s research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and textbooks.

Week 4

May 19
10:00am to 12:00pm
Assessing Training: How do we improve Teaching and Learning?

Kelly Enos

Vice Chair, Los Angeles Mission College

The assessment of teaching and learning is critical if instructors want to improve instruction. Instructors are obligated to determine if they are meeting the learning needs of those students, getting into the habit of receiving feedback, making changes, and re-assessing to improve teaching and learning in the classroom.
Mr. Kelly William Enos is the Vice Chair of the Administration of Justice Program at Los Angeles Mission College and former Acting Dean of Academic Affairs. Prior to entering academia, Mr. Enos served as a police officer with the Culver City Police Department and later a deputy sheriff with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
May 21
2:00pm to 4:00pm

Supervisory Decisions That Make-or-Break Litigation

Kayla Watson

Senior of Counsel Attorney, Serviam by Wright LLP

Supervisors are a critical line of defense in preventing and mitigating liability, yet they often receive limited training through the lens of real-world litigation. This session explains how supervisory decisions—minutes, hours, or even days after an incident—become central evidence in Section 1983 claims, negligence actions, and failure-to-supervise allegations.

Participants gain insight into what plaintiffs’ attorneys look for, what courts weigh most heavily, and how even small oversight actions can shift the trajectory of a case.

Attendees will leave with practical, immediately applicable tools for scene management, report review, corrective guidance, and consistent policy application. By understanding how their decisions shape the agency’s litigation posture and public transparency, supervisors can reinforce constitutional policing, safeguard their teams, and reduce long-term liability for the agency.

Kayla Watson is Senior Of Counsel at Serviam by Wright LLP and brings over 13 years of experience defending public entities in high-stakes civil litigation. She has litigated complex, politically sensitive matters in state and federal courts, including the Ninth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court. Her expertise spans civil rights, police practices, and public safety. Kayla is known for her sound judgment and her ability to navigate evolving constitutional and operational challenges.

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April 28 @ 10:00 am - May 21 @ 4:00 pm
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  • Agency | Member (Sm/Med)
  • Jan 19-Feb 28: $800
  • After March 1: $950
  • Agency | Non-Member (Sm/Med)
  • Jan 19-Feb 28: $1200
  • After March 1: $1400
  • Agency | Member (Med+/ExLrg)
  • Jan 19-Feb 28: $1100
  • After March 1: $1150
  • Agency | Non-Member (Med+/ExLrg)
  • Jan 19-Feb 28: $1500
  • After March 1: $1700
  • Individual FULL Conference | Member
  • Jan 19-Feb 28: $250
  • After March 1: $275
  • Individual FULL Conference | Non-Member
  • Jan 19-Feb 28: $375
  • After March 1: $425
  • Single Sessions | Member
  • Jan 19-Feb 28: $50
  • After March 1: $60
  • Single Sessions | Non-Member
  • Jan 19-Feb 28: $75
  • After March 1: $90
]]> The Mother Cop Dilemma – Wilmington https://cpoa.org/event/the-mother-cop-dilemma-wilmington/ https://cpoa.org/event/the-mother-cop-dilemma-wilmington/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://cpoa.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=22081

The Mother Cop Dilemma – Wilmington

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Course Description

Women make up just 12% of police officers in the U.S., and only 3% hold executive leadership roles. Among those, the number of officers balancing both motherhood and leadership is so small it’s not even tracked.
But the challenges faced by working mothers in policing – lack of visibility, structural barriers, outdated policies, and cultural bias – are part of a broader conversation about how we lead, support, and retain our
workforce.

This course is designed for all supervisors – regardless of gender or parental status – who want to better understand the systemic barriers women face in law enforcement, build more inclusive teams, and become the kind of leaders who don’t just retain talent, but elevate it. By addressing these issues head-on, we can create stronger leadership, healthier teams, and a more resilient profession.

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Fees

  • $150

Instructor

Julia Clasby

Lieutenant, Seal Beach Police Department

Location

Maritime Law Enforcement Training Center

300 E Water St.
Wilmington, CA 90744 United States

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May 12 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fee: $150

  • Format: In-Person
  • Location: Maritime Law Enforcement Training Center - Wilmington
  • Who Should Attend: Any law enforcement professional looking to gain perspective on work/life balance of raising children while working in a law enforcement career
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Officer Involved Shooting – Supervisor & Manager Responsibility – Pasadena

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Course Description

This course covers Legal Aspects and Investigation of an Officer Involved Shooting.  Discuss public perceptions, criminal/administration investigations, case law, and risk management issues.  

Learn all aspects of a use of force investigation to include controversial issues such as whether or not to allow the involved officer(s) to view video, and voluntary vs. compelled statements. This course also includes brief discussions on media coverage and the psychological affects of an OIS.

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Fees

  • $226

Instructor

John in a navy blue suit and blue and white plaid tie.

John Bahkit, Esq

Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo

Location

Venue

Pasadena Police Department

207 N Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, 91101 United States

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June 9 @ 8:00 am - June 10 @ 5:00 pm

Fee

$226

  • Certification: POST Certified, 16 hours 9100-10780-25
  • Format: In-Person
  • Location: Pasadena Police Department
  • Who Should Attend: Supervisors, Managers, Investigators, and any sworn or civilian Law Enforcement Officer associated with an OIS invistigation will benefit from this course.
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Pitchess Motion Update – Montclair

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Course Description

This course will update you on handling a Pitchess Motion, both procedurally and substantively, from the time a motion is received to preparing and arguing opposition to the motion in court, handling the on-camera hearing and appealing erroneous orders.

Recent cases will be discussed.

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Fees

  • Member: $200
  • Non-Member: $240

Instructor

Greg Palmer in a black suit and tie smiling at the camera.

Greg Palmer

Jones Mayer

Location

Montclair Police Department

4870 Arrow Highway
Montclair, 91763 United States

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June 25 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

member Fee: $200

non-member Fee: $240

  • CCN: 9100-30640-25 POST Plan NA
  • Format: In-Person
  • Location: Montclair Police Department
  • Who Should Attend: All agency and legal professionals in law enforcement
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Leadership Development Course – Line Level (80hrs) – Redding

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Course Description

The primary focus of the CPOA Leadership Course is the single most powerful way to grow as a leader – to become truly self-aware. With that said, the emphasis on instruction will be foundational. Students will be provided the necessary building blocks to grow into a position of leadership and be successful.

Each student will build a foundation for individual and organizational growth using curated readings and two nationally recognized self-assessment profiles integrated with group introspective activities. A promotion to sergeant workshop is also included.

Course Dates:

  • Week 1: August 24 - 28, 2026
  • Week 2: September 21 - 25, 2026

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Fees

  • POST reimbursable agency: $0
  • Non-POST reimbursable agency: $1200

Instructor

Walter Vasquez

Chief (Ret.), La Mesa Police Department

Walt Vasquez is a seasoned law enforcement executive with over 30 years of experience in public safety leadership, internal investigations, and personnel oversight. He served as Chief of Police for the La Mesa Police Department and held multiple command-level positions with the San Diego Police Department, including Assistant Chief and Captain.


A former POST Commissioner and certified instructor, he has led hundreds of administrative reviews, managed sensitive disciplinary cases, and contributed to statewide training standards. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and holds a bachelor’s degree in business management.

Location

Shield Training Center

4300 Caterpillar Road
Redding, 96003 United States

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August 24 @ 8:00 am - September 25 @ 5:00 pm

Fee: $0 - POST reimbursable agencies

Fee: $1200 - non-POST reimbursable agencies

  • Certification: POST, 80 hours CCN: 9100-43156
  • Format: In-Person
  • Location: Shield Training Center, Redding
  • Who Should Attend: Officers, Deputies, Corporals, and Investigators
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]]> Victory Mindset Leadership & Resiliency Summit for First Responders – Clovis https://cpoa.org/event/victory-mindset-leadership-resiliency-summit-for-first-responders-clovis/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://cpoa.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=22185

Victory Mindset Leadership & Resiliency Summit for First Responders – Clovis

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Fees

  • CPOA & CARMA Members: $0
  • non-members: $179

Course Description

First Responders must operate at a high level at all times during stressful and high-risk situations which is why we created the Victory Mindset Mental Health & Wellness Summit for First Responders. We focus on what matters: mental health, peer support, leadership, and health optimization for peak performance. Our events are created by first responders for first responders. The goal of this summit is to provide training on stress management, fitness & nutrition, biological health & longevity, leadership, and resilience with real first responder stories of survival and recovery. Join us in Burlingame, California on March 3rd to learn from some of the very best subject matter experts in the nation on mental and physical health for the everyday first responder. This event is endorsed by CPOA and California Affiliated Risk Management Authorities (CARMA) and is supported by MCHN Strength, OPT Health, Jocko Fuel, Amen Clinics, Lighthouse for Public Safety, First Responder Wellness, and more.

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Meet your instructors:

AK Dozanti MA

Founder, Life Saver Wellness

AK Dozanti, MA is a former Deputy Sheriff turned nationally recognized speaker, author, and wellness specialist for first responders. After experiencing burnout, PTSD, and the physical toll of frontline service herself, AK shifted her career to focus on saving the lives of the life-savers. AK Dozanti is the founder of Life Saver Wellness and author of Beat the Burnout: Prevention and Recovery Solutions for Frontline Professionals, a #1 Amazon new release and her latest book Responder Reset: 99 Real Time Tactics for Frontline Regulation. Through keynote speaking, training, and coaching, she equips law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatch, corrections, and healthcare professionals with tactical, science-backed tools to prevent burnout, regulate the nervous system, and build sustainable operational longevity.

Rebecca Rouse & Joel Del Rosario

Founding Partners, Semper Stronger

Rebecca Rouse is a strength coach, competitive weightlifter, and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in fitness. Joel Del Rosario is an active-duty Marine Corps officer with 20 years of service, multiple combat deployments, and a Purple Heart. Together, they co-founded Semper Stronger, a fitness company that empowers individuals to build physical and mental resilience through strength training. They also co-founded the Semper Stronger Foundation, helping military, veterans, and first responders improve their health. In 2025, they merged with Team MCHN to form MCHN Strength, focusing on education and empowerment for both tactical and civilian populations. Finally, both are sponsored Jocko Fuel athletes.

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Dr. Cherylynn Lee, PhD

Police Psychologist, Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department

Dr. Cherylynn Lee, a police psychologist with the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office since 2016, specializes in law enforcement operations and officer wellness. She manages the Behavioral Sciences Unit, overseeing Mental Health Co-Response Teams, Crisis Intervention Training, and Wellness. Dr. Lee is a subject matter expert frequently sought for training and consultation across California. She leads critical incident stress debriefs and maintains a private practice focusing on trauma and first responders. Dr. Lee is also a director and practitioner at The Counseling Team International, offering counseling, training, and emergency response services. Recognized for her expertise, she was named one of IACP’s 40 Under 40 in 2023 and earned multiple awards in 2024.

Location

Clovis Veterans Memorial District

808 4th Street
Clovis, CA 93612 United States

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Date/Time

October 21 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

CPOA & CARMA Members: $0

non-members: $179

  • Format: In-Person
  • Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial District
  • First Responders and Law Enforcement
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