WELCOME FROM PRESIDENT CORNEY
Welcome from President Corney
Welcome to the Spring 2016 edition of the California Police Chief magazine . Inside you will find stories that highlight some of the innovative policing programs underway by a few of our member agencies . In addition , you ’ ll find informational articles by several of our Strategic Partners along with information on how to contact our Corporate Circle members . I hope the contents of our magazine will serve as a helpful and informational resource to all our members .
Our 39th Annual Training Conference was a tremendous success and was highlighted by our 50th Anniversary Gala that was attended by many past presidents who have played a key role in the success of Cal Chiefs . Our conference also featured many outstanding speakers and workshops that served to inform and inspire conference attendees . I want to again thank the CPCA Staff , our Training Committee Co-Chaired by Chiefs Tom Chaplin and Jeri Williams as well as Chief Brad Kaylor and his host agency , the Ontario Police Department , for their combined efforts that made our conference such a success .
This year ’ s legislative season is turning out to be every bit of the challenge we expected . One of the greatest challenges will be SB 1286 . This bill would require the public disclosure of peace officer complaint and use of force investigations . The bill has successfully made it out of the Senate Public Safety Committee and we are now focusing our efforts on the Appropriations Committee hearings where we will aggressively voice our concerns about the significant resource costs to agencies that would be created by the mandates contained in the bill . Many thanks to the focused efforts of our Legislative Affairs Manager Lauren Michaels , Legislative Advocate Jonathan Feldman and our Legislative Committee led by Chair Chief Jen Tejada .
Finally , our work to build a broad coalition to oppose the Adult Use of Marijuana Act Initiative is gaining momentum . We will soon be working with many of you to organize regional teams of our Chiefs ’ agencies , County Sheriffs ’ and other key local stakeholders to become integral parts of our opposition efforts . Although it is clear we have work ahead of us to achieve success in our opposition , polling indicates our goal is within reach with an organized and well-funded effort . As policing professionals , we have spent our careers overcoming adversity and creating the path to success for our communities . I am confident Chiefs will do what is necessary to rise to the challenge .
Working together , I am confident the CPCA team will succeed . Member engagement will be key to making 2016 a success in our profession ’ s work to serve as guardians of public safety and quality of life for California ’ s communities .
Sincerely ,
Ken Corney
Ken Corney , President California Police Chiefs Association
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