Welcome to the Spring 2017 edition of the California Police Chief Magazine .
WELCOME FROM PRESIDENT MEDRANO
Welcome to the Spring 2017 edition of the California Police Chief Magazine .
Inside this magazine , you will find stories that highlight California ’ s innovative policing strategies and how our agencies are positively impacting the lives of the communities they serve . Also in this edition , you will find articles from our strategic partners , along with information on how to contact our Strategic Partners and Corporate Circle members . I hope this magazine will serve its purpose to provide information and be a resource to all of our members .
We recently held our 41st Annual Training Symposium in Monterey , California , and I want to thank all of the members that attended in support of the conference and all of the past presidents and dignitaries that joined us in Monterey . Our conference featured many dynamic speakers and training sessions that helped inform our members about the challenges they face in modern policing . I want to make a special point to thank the California Police Chiefs Association staff and our Training Committee for putting on this conference . In addition , I want to thank Chief Hober from the Monterey Police Department and all of the Chiefs from Region 9 for their efforts to make this conference a success .
This year we will be facing a number of challenges with the introductions of several challenging bills for law enforcement and the implementation of new laws and regulations . CPCA is focused on several important areas and we will continue to do our best to mitigate the impacts to our profession and our communities . A couple of the key items includes :
• Implementation of Data Collection under AB 953
• Ensuring the regulations for Recreational and Medicinal Marijuana are a single system due to the passage of Prop-64
• The debate about immigration and the impacts to local law enforcement
• Drugged Driving
• Body Worn Video and video release policies
• Reduction in POST Funding
• Early Release and the reduction of criminal penalties I want to remind our members that CPCA recently completed its new strategic plan , Vision 2020 , that will help focus and shape the direction of our association as we move forward . As part of the plan many new workgroups will be formed to meet our strategic objectives . I ask that you take a moment to become familiar with our plan that is posted on the website and consider joining a workgroup that interests you . We will need engaged stakeholders to make our strategic plan a reality .
In closing , the often negative and false narrative that has surrounded policing needs to change . This year the California Police Chiefs Association will rededicate our efforts to enhancing the credibility and trust within our communities and to highlight all of the incredible work that is being done by the men and women in law enforcement throughout this state . California often leads the way in policing innovation and professionalism . We need to remind our personnel and our communities of the import role we play in society and the noble calling of public service . Far too often we focus on the negative , when there is so much good being done on a daily basis by member of our profession . I look forward to working with all of our members and the exceptional CPCA staff to ensure that our membership is represented well and that we maintain your trust as we serve as “ The voice of and resource of choice for California ’ s municipal Police Chiefs .”
Sincerely ,
Edward Medrano
Edward Medrano , President California Police Chiefs Association
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