California Police Chief- Fall 2013 | Page 4

WELCOME FROM CHIEF RANEY Dear CPCA Members: Welcome to the Fall 2013 edition of our magazine, the California Police Chief, which has been rebranded and reengineered to provide our members with articles and information that will keep you up-to-date on program innovations and association activities. This edition includes articles by our members about the programs they have successfully implemented, articles by our Strategic Partners on cutting-edge innovations and information about the programs and services that make Cal Chiefs the voice of and resource of choice for California’s municipal police chiefs. Cal Chiefs had a successful legislative year and some of those highlights are included in this issue. We also presented a very successful 8th Annual Women Leaders in Law Enforcement Training Symposium. Information and updates on our Annual Training Symposium as well as our new training programs for the year are also included. You will meet our Strategic Partners and learn more about our Corporate Circle Members and the CPCA Marketplace. We hope you enjoy this newly revised issue of the magazine. I look forward to receiving your feedback. I also encourage you to follow Cal Chiefs on Facebook or Twitter. Thank you for the critical role you play in making California one of the best and safest places in the world to live, work and play. Sincerely, Kim Raney, President California Police Chiefs Association 4 California Police Chief | www.californiapolicechiefs.org