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Police chiefs from all over the state gathered February 24th-27th for
this year’s 37th Annual CPCA Training Symposium held in Monterey.
The police departments of Carmel-bythe Sea, Capitola, Marina, Monterey,
Pacific Grove, Salinas, Sand City,
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Seaside
and Watsonville along with the
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, did
an incredible job hosting and making
it an event that will not be forgotten.
Harris Corporation was our Premier
conference sponsor and their support
was appreciated.
The Training Symposium kicked
off on Monday, February 24th with
the opening ceremonies. This was followed by a moving fallen officer ceremony, honoring the men and women
who lost their lives in the line of duty
in 2013. The Reedley Police Department was honored as the recipient
of the James Q. Wilson Award at the
President’s luncheon. Monday’s host
chief night was held at the Monterey
Bay Aquarium where attendees had
an opportunity to network all while
enjoying the aquatic life.
More than 120 vendors displayed
the latest in police technology, products and services on Tuesday, and Cal
Chiefs’ committees also met.
Wednesday’s inspirational breakfast featured former NFL quarterback
Trent Dilfer and attendees received
a one-of-a-kind opportunity to view
Dilfer’s Super Bowl ring while listening to his inspirational story. The Recognition Luncheon was highlighted
by an address from the 23rd Secretary
of Defense Leon Panetta followed
by Attorney General Kamala Harris.
Chief’s ranging from 5-30 years of
service received their years of service
pins and Alhambra PD received the
CPCA & Motorola Excellence in Technology Innovation Award.
At Wednesday evening’s Instal-
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lation Banquet, Chief Kim Raney
was honored for his leadership as the
outgoing Cal Chiefs’ president and the
association welcomed Chief Christopher Boyd as the 49th President.
Chief Sylvia Moir from El Cerrito was
elected 3rd vice president of Cal Chiefs
and Chief David Swing from Morgan
Hill was appointed to the Executive
Board as director at-large. Governor
Jerry Brown attended and spoke about
how he values the relationship he has
with the association and how he is
looking forward to working together in the upcoming year. Chief Dan
Maggard from Irvine PD received the
Joe Malloy award which is presented
to a Cal Chiefs’ member based upon
the recipient’s professionalism, leadership, energy, and commitment to the
mission of the association.
The Symposium featured 12 hours
of top-notch training that was POST
CPT certified covering topics ranging from holding your department
together in times of crisis, passing
local tax measures, Realignment and
addressing the chronically homeless.
The event wrapped up Thursday
morning with a powerful, informative
and emotional debrief of the bombing
in Boston from Major Dermot Quinn
of the Massachusetts State Police.
We would like to thank our Training
Symposium Sponsors: Harris Corporation, Sprint, IBM, American Military
University, Motorola Solutions, Taser,
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, Verizon,
Jones and Mayer, Atkinson Andelson
Loya Rudd & Romo, Watch Guard,
Cyrun, Speak Write, ecoATM and Target. The 38th Annual CPCA Training
Symposium will be held in Riverside
February 22-26, 2015. We hope to see
you all there! ■