Annual Training Symposium | Riverside | March 2025
Riverside Convention Center
3637 5th StreetRiverside, CA 92501-2816
United States
Legacy Through Leadership
This year’s Annual Training Symposium invites attendees to take a deep dive into the importance of leadership in the policing field, and promises to leave you inspired to continue carrying on legacy of this noble profession.
The California Police Chiefs Association’s Annual Training Symposium provides professional development and networking opportunities for California’s police chiefs, their seconds in command and management staff. The symposium provides up to 13 hours of POST CPT from the 9 workshops offered during the program. Attendees get caught up on the latest in innovations in training, officer wellness and legislative and legal issues. The event also includes an expo hall where attendees can see the latest in public safety technology and other products and services.
Registration to the Annual Training Symposium includes:
- Up to 13 POST CPT credits
- 9 workshops and 3 Keynotes to choose from
- Access to CPCA exclusive companies at the Expo Hall
- All meal functions and social activities.
- Meals included: 3 lunches, 1 breakfast, coffee each morning, and 1 dinner.
This conference is POST certified for training credits only (no reimbursement). POST Control #TBD
Hotel Information
You will receive the hotel information and booking links in your confirmation e-mail after registering.
| Credits | Price | |
|---|---|---|
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Member Registration
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1.00 (CPCA Event) | $875.00 |
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Non-Member Registration
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1.00 (CPCA Event) | $975.00 |
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Retiree Registration
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1.00 (CPCA Event) | $675.00 |
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Committee Member Registration
|
1.00 (CPCA Event) | $825.00 |
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Spouse/Partner Registration
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1.00 (CPCA Event) | $675.00 |
Agenda
| March 9 | |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
Executive Committee Meeting
For CPCA Board Members only. Location: Board Room, 1st Floor |
| 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Region Rep Meeting
For CPCA Board Members only. Location: MR 9 & MR 10 |
| 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Board of Directors Meeting
For CPCA Board Members only. Location: MR 9 & MR 10 |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Welcome Mixer and Check-In Location: Plaza and Upper Concourse |
| 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Board of Directors Dinner
Invite only. Location: Mario's Place |
| March 10 | |
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Rise and Shine Coffee Hour Location: Upper Concourse |
| 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Check-In
Location: Upper Concourse |
| 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Wellness Room
Location: MR 7 |
| 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Speaker Ready Room
Location: MR 8 |
| 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Opening Ceremony, Installation and Fallen Officer Recognition Location: Exhibit Hall A |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Break |
| 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | General Session with Lunch Location: Exhibit Hall A |
| 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM |
Education Session
Location: MR 1-3, Mr 4-5, Ballroom Education Session 1: Education Session 2: Education Session 3: |
| 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Education Session
Location: MR 1-3, Mr 4-5, Ballroom Education Session 4: Education Session 5: Education Session 6: |
| March 11 | |
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
Women Chief Meeting
Location: The Mission Inn Restaurant |
| 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Check-In Location: Upper Concourse |
| 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Wellness Room Location: MR 7 |
| 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Speaker Ready Room Location: MR 8 |
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Rise and Shine Coffee Hour
Location: Upper Concourse |
| 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
General Session and Keynote: Bob Chapman
Location: Exhibit Hall A Keynote Speaker: Bob Chapman Recently named the TharseĊ CEO of the Year by the Society for Human Resource Management, the #3 CEO in the world in an Inc. article, and a Top 10 Social Capital CEO by International Business Times, Bob Chapman is very intentional about using his platform as a business leader to build a better world. |
| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Expo Hall and Lunch
Location: Exhibit Hall B, C, D & Raincross Ballroom Bob Chapman will be doing a book signing from 10:00 am - 11:00 am on the Solutions Stage. |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Committee Meetings
Location: Education Session Rooms |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Retired Chief Meeting
Location: MR 9 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Small Agency Meeting
Location: MR 10 |
| 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Gather - A Night Out in Riverside!
Location: Food and Game Lab |
| March 12 | |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Board of Directors Meeting
For CPCA Board Members only. Location: MR 9 & MR 10 |
| 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Check-In
Location: Upper Concourse |
| 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Wellness Room
Location: MR 7 |
| 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Speaker Ready Room
Location: MR 8 |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
Rise and Shine Coffee Hour
Location: Exhibit Hall A |
| 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Education Session
Location: MR 1-3, Mr 4-5, Ballroom Education Session 7: Education Session 8: Education Session 9: |
| 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Recognition Lunch and Inspirational Closing Speaker Location: Exhibit Hall A |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
ATS Committee Celebration
Invite only. Location: C3 Restaurant - Marriott |
Please note that individuals who are employed by or represent a company, or service provider are not eligible to register as general attendees. Participation is reserved for those who are attending as a current or retired member of a policing agency. Company representatives are encouraged to explore sponsorship or exhibitor opportunities instead.
Registration Fee Policy
Registration fees must be paid in full 30 business days prior to the event, or your registration will be canceled for non-payment (last day to pay is February 7th, 2025). If you are registering for an event within 30 business days prior to the event you must pay the registration fee in full at the time of registration.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations must be in writing and emailed to Carlin Cline.
- Cancellations received on or before February 7th, 2025 will receive a full refund.
- Cancellations received from February 8th, 2025 to February 27th, 2025 will be subject to a $100 administrative fee.
- Cancellations received on or after February 28, 2025 will not receive a refund.
- No shows forfeit full registration
Substitution Policy
All substitutions must be made by February 27th. After that time, all substitutions must be made onsite at check-in.
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