WELCOME FROM PRESIDENT BEJARANO
Dear CPCA Members:
Welcome to the Spring 2015 edition of our magazine, California Police Chief. Our
magazine highlights some of the new programs successfully implemented by our
members that can be of great benefit for other agencies.
We are fully aware the policing environment has significantly changed over the
last year. Law enforcement has and will continue to be under the microscope, as the
result of several national incidents. The national discussion of policing has led to an
increase in proposed new legislation in California; with many challenges on the use
of police technology, police-community relations, data collection, and oversight of
police investigations. Fortunately, we have a very strong legislative team including
an involved Legislative Committee that continues to stay well-engaged at the Capitol.
Highlights of our recent efforts are included in our “Cal Chiefs at the Capitol” column.
Our 38th Annual Training Symposium in Riverside was very successful and featured
some outstanding speakers and workshops; a summary is included in this issue. Also
featured in this edition are articles by our Strategic Partners and a listing of our
partners and Corporate Circle Members.
Thank you for the critical role you play in making Cal Chiefs the voice of and resource of
choice for California’s municipal police chiefs.
Sincerely,
David Bejarano, President
California Police Chiefs Association
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