News & Training

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Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County
PO Box 226873
Los Angeles, California 90022

Call us at: 866-POALACO (866-762-5226)

News

  • Sixth Annual DNA Awareness Educational Forum and Awards Luncheon.  Click here to see program.
  • View the POALAC Annual Installation & Awards Banquet program and photos.  Click here.
  • View the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Medal of Valor and Meritorious Conduct Awards.  Click here.
  • U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Services "The Problem with Check and Card Fraud."  Click here to see article.
  • Law Watch summarizes pending and recent court cases and legislation of interest to POALAC members.  Click here for recent postings.
  • Power Point Presentations
    • Internet Predators - 2006 CCPOA Conference "It is not an exaggeration to say that we are in the midst of an epidemic of sexual abuse and exploitation of our children."  Click here to view presentation.

POALAC Training

POALAC presents some of the most fascinating and useful training seminars in law enforcement, taught by subject-matter experts (most of whom are leaders in their fields of expertise) at various locations throughout Los Angeles County.
Seminar fees for POALAC members are nominal, and fees for non-members include an automatic POALAC membership. Many seminars are California POST-approved. Check this site often for dates, times, locations, and descriptions of upcoming POALAC seminars.

 

2008 POALAC Training & Special Events Calendar

 

These are the training seminars and special events you may have missed (or attended and enjoyed), as well as those planned for 2008.  Be sure to provide your E-mail address when you renew your subscription to POALAC, as E-mail is the only direct notification system POALAC uses to begin sign-ups.  All seats in seminars usually fill up very fast.  Watch www.poalac.org for updates on many great opportunities for POALAC members.

 

Jan. 10

 International Extradition & Fugitive Apprehension Seminar (D.A. & U.S. Marshal)

Jan. 24

 Drug & Alcohol Recognition Training (presented by LASD & CNOA)

Jan. 31

 Establishing & Maintaining Supervisory Credibility Seminar (presented by D.A’s office - Keith Bushey), West Covina

Feb. 6

 POALAC Board Installation and Centurion Awards Banquet (at USC)

Feb. 20

 Traffic Officers Luncheon

Mar. 12

 Los Angeles Police Department Luncheon

Mar. 13

 Asset Forfeiture Seminar (presented by D.A.)

Mar. 24

 POALAC Golf Tournament

Apr. 9

 Reserve Officers Luncheon

Apr. 10

 Search Warrants and Search & Seizure Law Seminar  [includes new search warrant manual](presented by D.A.’s office,  Devallis Rutledge)

Apr. 14

 The Ultimate Officer-Involved Shooting Seminar, with Dr. Bill Lewinski(Force Science Research Center) and Captain Kris Pitcher (LAPD)

May  8

 Oral Interviewing for Policing Promotions seminar (CHP, LADA, LASD, SGPD)

May 15

 Drug & Alcohol Recognition Training (presented by LASD & CNOA)

June 11

 California Highway Patrol Luncheon

June 24

 Sheriff’s Day Luncheon

July 9

 Federal Bureau of Investigation and Federal Agents Luncheon

July 17

 Getty Center Reception

July 23

 Hate Crimes and Extremist Group Symbols/Logos/Tattoos Training (ADL)

TBA

 Real Estate Fraud Training

TBA

 School and Mall Shooter Threats Training (FBI)

Sept. 9

 DNA Awareness Seminar (presented by D.A.) [CSULA]

Sept. 10

 Los Angeles County Chief’s Assn. Luncheon

TBA

 Identity Theft Training

TBA

 Search Warrants and Search & Seizure Law Seminar 

TBA

 Internal Affairs Investigations Seminar   

Oct. 9

 Chiefs Special Agents Assn. Luncheon

Nov.5

 District Attorney Day & Jemison Awards Luncheon

TBA

 Establishing & Maintaining Supervisory Credibility Seminar

Monthly

 POALAC Board and Executive Board Meetings

*TBA

 Date To Be Announced

Please also check for "mini-seminars" that often accompany the "General Membership" meetings ("Calendar" section of this site).