California Police Chiefs Association

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to celebrate a year filled with progress, collaboration, and meaningful impact. From exciting new projects to the milestones that defined our journey, we’re proud of the strides we’ve made together in serving our members and supporting policing agencies across California. Watch our 2024 Recap Video to revisit the highlights that made this year truly unforgettable!

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁 As we celebrate this season of gratitude, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank YOU—our dedicated members, valued partners, and all who support our mission. Your commitment, collaboration, and unwavering support empower us to continue our mission of being the voice and resource of choice for California law enforcement leaders. From all of us at the California Police Chiefs Association, we wish you a Thanksgiving filled with joy, warmth, and meaningful moments with loved ones. We’re truly grateful for your support, today and every day.

Last Thursday, we had an awesome time in Roseville at the Workers Comp Summit! A huge shoutout to our incredible speakers who brought so much knowledge to the table, our fantastic attendees who kept the energy high, and our amazing sponsor, First Responder Wellness, for making it all happen. It was a day full of great conversations, new connections, and plenty of moments to remember. 📸 Here are some snapshots from the day—can you spot yourself? Thanks to everyone who made it such a success. We can’t wait for our next event! Richard Lucero John Carli Keith Epstein Kimberly Murdaugh, SHRM-CP IPMA-SCP (she/her) Julia Clasby David (Dave) Thomas

That's a wrap! Last week, the Traffic Safety Summit brought together representatives from multiple agencies to share valuable strategies and best practices focused on addressing traffic safety challenges and advancing safer roadways for everyone. We want to give a special shoutout to our Traffic Safety Committee, who worked extensively on the programming for this summit. We couldn't have done this without them! Thank you to all who joined us and to the agencies that shared their insights on navigating the complexities of traffic safety. Together, we’re making a difference in promoting safer streets and communities! Jeffery Smith Jessica Le Michel Shane Joseph Marty, M.A. Santa Ana Police Department Stockton Police Department

🌟 Annual Training Symposium Speaker Announcement 🌟 We’re thrilled to reveal the lineup of general session speakers for this year’s Annual Training Symposium! Each of our esteemed speakers is poised to inspire and enrich our understanding of this year's theme, Legacy Through Leadership. 🔹 Simon Sinek – Renowned author and motivational speaker known for his insights on leadership and organizational success. 🔹 Bob Chapman – Esteemed CEO and thought leader recognized for his innovative approach to leadership and people-centric management. 🔹 Jim McDonnell – Acclaimed policing leader with over 40 years of experience, recently selected as the next chief of LAPD. 🗓️ Date: March 9-12, 2025 📍 Location: Riverside, CA 📅 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eq_SdUJJ Join us to learn and collaborate on key issues shaping the future of policing in California.  

📢 We're Hiring: Accreditation Program Manager 📢 Are you passionate about maintaining high standards and ensuring compliance in public safety? Do you have a keen eye for detail, project management skills, and experience in program management? If so, we want to hear from you! The California Police Chiefs Association is seeking a full-time Accreditation Program Manager to get in at the ground level of a statewide accreditation program! 🌎 Location: Fully Remote 📅 Position: Full-Time, Contract Employee https://lnkd.in/g2-4eRdR

Interested in speaking at a CPCA event? We have a new website page that makes it easy to view all current speaking opportunities in one place - check it out here! https://lnkd.in/gKdWg4rJ You can also click here to join our Speaking Opportunity email list: https://lnkd.in/gKdWg4rJ

We’re excited to share our upcoming virtual training, “Building a Transparency Team: Managing Public Records Requests and Compliance with California’s SB 1421 & SB 16," which will take place on November 6th! Don't miss out—reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/giMysfpe Join us for this 1-hour training to discover how Sacramento PD has developed a unique Transparency Team to effectively handle public records requests and ensure compliance with SB 1421 and SB 16 laws. We can't wait to see you there! 

Have you signed up for our Workers Comp Summit yet? It's right around the corner on November 21st, so you'll want to act soon to secure your seat! All policing professionals are welcome, but we especially encourage chiefs and their HR managers to attend together for maximum impact. Full agenda and details are available on our website: https://lnkd.in/gaD3sGRH

Did you know that we have our first Traffic Safety Summit coming up in just 6 weeks? This summit originated with our Traffic Safety Committee, who identified the top traffic issues happening across the state and put together a great lineup of speakers to provide you with new ideas, tools, and resources to tackle these problems in your cities. Find full details, agenda, and registration info here: https://lnkd.in/gGNaxU-j