Law Enforcement Training: Identifying What Works for Officers and Communities

Report #265, November 2021
Law Enforcement Training: Identifying What Works for Officers and Communities

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Executive Summary

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 30, 2021
 
For Additional Information Contact:
Ethan Rarick, Executive Director

(510) 205-8042

California Must Take Action to Improve Law Enforcement Training, Little Hoover Commission Urges

California spends millions of dollars on law enforcement training each year yet lawmakers do not mandate serious or thorough evaluation of how that training affects officer behavior on the job. Assessing and improving training for peace officers is an essential step toward meaningful law enforcement reform, and California must take on this crucial work to ensure training achieves intended goals and positively impacts officer behavior, the state’s independent government watchdog urges in a new report.
 
Law Enforcement Training: Identifying What Works for Officers and Communities, a new report from the Little Hoover Commission, calls on California to address current law enforcement training deficiencies and enhance training for its nearly 700 law enforcement agencies and more than 87,000 full-time sworn and reserve peace officers.
 
This is the Commission’s third publication on law enforcement training and the first to include policy recommendations. It previously released two Issue Briefs on the topic, California Law Enforcement Survey and Comparing Law Enforcement Basic Training Academies, that provide critical context and insight into peace officer training in California without making recommendations.
 
“Law enforcement training is a powerful tool that often sets the tone for an officer’s career, yet there is far too little evidence demonstrating which types of training work best for our officers and communities,” said Commission Chair Pedro Nava. “This must change, and our recommendations provide a clear path forward toward reform.”
 
In its report, the Commission recommends that the state incorporate academic research into training curriculum by creating a permanent academic review board within the Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), among other things.
 
The report identifies additional aspects of law enforcement training in California that require improvement, including basic training academies, entry level officer training, and ongoing officer education. No overall assessment of California’s 41 basic training academies has been conducted to compare how effective each model is in preparing individuals to become peace officers, the Commission found, and entry level training does not always line up with the knowledge and skills officers need in the field. 
 
To correct these deficiencies and strengthen the law enforcement training officers receive, the Commission urges California to assess its basic training academies for effectiveness, right size its approach to entry level training, and develop robust ongoing education for officers throughout their careers.
 
“These reforms will have a significant impact on our officers, our communities, and our state, and California must commit to making the investment necessary to implement them,” said Commissioner Janna Sidley, member of the Commission’s law enforcement study subcommittee.
 
The Commission also calls on California to create a more representative POST Commission by adjusting current membership to add additional public members, including individuals with expertise in academic research and adult education as well as members of vulnerable communities.
 
“While maintaining a majority of seats for law enforcement, it is imperative that the POST Commission reflects both officers and the communities in which they serve,” said Chair Nava.
 
About the Little Hoover Commission
The Little Hoover Commission is America’s only permanent, independent citizens commission working to improve state government. A nonpartisan oversight agency created in 1962, the Commission includes 13 Commissioners appointed by the Governor and legislative leaders. The Commission’s mission is to investigate state operations and promote efficiency, economy and improved service.

 

Fact Sheet

Study Description

Agenda

Overview

California spends millions of dollars on law enforcement training each year yet there is very little evidence to demonstrate which types of training actually achieve intended goals and positively impact police behavior in the field – and which do not. In this report the Commission examines the role of the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) in shaping law enforcement training standards, and calls on California to assess and improve training for its nearly 700 law enforcement agencies and more than 87,000 full-time sworn and reserve peace officers. The Commission identifies ways in which the state can strategically improve its approach to law enforcement training, including incorporating academic research into training, assessing basic training academies for effectiveness, rightsizing entry level officer training, developing robust ongoing education, and creating a more representative POST Commission. 

Written testimony from hearing witnesses can be found below in the corresponding event agenda.

 

Relevant Reports:
(Report #264, November 2021)
 
(Report #263, November 2021)
 
In the News:
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  • December 17
    2021
    Webinar on California Law Enforcement Training
    10 a.m.
    Event
    Agenda
    Webinar on California Law Enforcement Training
    10 a.m.
    Friday, December 17, 2021
     

    Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom
    Online: https://bit.ly/3ovwJ2R
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    1. Little Hoover Commission Webinar on California Law Enforcement Training
      1. Pedro Nava, Chair and Subcommittee Member, California Law Enforcement Training, Little Hoover Commission (Presentation)
      2. Janna Sidley, Commissioner and Subcommittee Member, California Law Enforcement Training, Little Hoover Commission
      3. Chief Abdul Pridgen, President, California Police Chiefs Association; Chief, San Leandro Police Department
      4. Brian Marvel, President, Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC); Police Officer, San Diego Police Department
      5. Dr. Luann Pannell, Director of Police Training and Education, Los Angeles Police Department
      6. Dr. Emily Owens, Professor of Criminology, UC Irvine  (Presentation)
    2. Discussion
    3. Public Comments

     

    Registration for this event is not required but if you wish to receive follow-up information after the webinar, please register for the event on Eventbrite.

    Public Notice

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    December 7, 2021

    For Additional Information Contact:
    Ethan Rarick, Executive Director
    (916) 445-2125

    Notice of Webinar

    On Friday, December 17, 2021, the Little Hoover Commission will conduct a webinar beginning at 10 a.m. The webinar will be conducted via Zoom.

    Members of the public are encouraged to listen to the webinar by joining online or by phone. Click the URL to join online: https://bit.ly/3ovwJ2R. To join via phone, call toll free from the U.S. by dialing (888) 788-0099. The webinar ID is 910-2664-8804. The password is 652815. We highly recommend members of the public access the webinar through the Zoom app. Please visit the Zoom website for instructions on how to download the Zoom app onto a computer or smartphone.

    During the webinar, members of the public may indicate to staff that they wish to make public comment by using the “raise” hand feature in Zoom or sending an email to LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov with your question and the phone number from which you have joined the meeting. As is the Commission’s normal procedure during physical meetings, public comments will be limited to three minutes each.

    The Commission may act on any item listed on the attached agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order to accommodate speakers and to maintain a quorum. The webinar may be cancelled without notice. 

    If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Little Hoover Commission at (916) 445-2125 or LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov by Friday, December 10, 2021.

    Please be aware that there may be delays in responding to emails or other communications to the Commission as our staff is now working remotely due to the coronavirus epidemic. We appreciate your patience.

    Video
  • June 29
    2021
    Advisory Committee Meeting on California Law Enforcement Training
    1:00 p.m.
    Advisory Committee Meeting
    Agenda
    Advisory Committee Meeting on California Law Enforcement Training
    June 29, 2021, 1-3 p.m.
    Meeting Agenda
     

    Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom
    Online: https://bit.ly/3xtGFeR
    Toll Free Phone: (888) 788-0099
    Webinar ID: 989-3148-3640
    Password: 519801

    The meeting will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page.
     
    Welcome and Introduction
    Opening Remarks: Law Enforcement Training Subcommittee
    Housekeeping: Little Hoover Commission Staff
     
    Advisory Committee Discussion
    Topic 1: How could California’s POST incorporate evidence-based policing into training standards and professional development?
    Topic 2: What is missing from existing training? How and when should training be delivered to support officers throughout their careers?
     
    Public Comment and Closing Remarks
    Public Comment
    Closing Remarks: Law Enforcement Training Subcommittee and Commissioners
     
    Participant List:
     
    • Manny Alvarez, Executive Director, California POST
    • Meagan Catafi, Legislative Liaison/Public Information Officer, California POST
    • Rick Braziel, Educator, Humboldt State University; Commissioner, California POST
    • Lai Lai Bui, Sergeant, Sacramento Police Department; Commissioner, California POST
    • Jon Lewis, Chief of Police, Newport Beach
    • Brian Marvel, Police Officer III, San Diego Police Department; President, PORAC
    • Joseph Cortez, Lieutenant, Santa Monica Police Department; Co-Chair, Research Advisory Committee, International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
    • Emily Owens, Professor of Criminology, UC Irvine
    • Jack Glaser, Professor of Psychology, Goldman School, UC Berkeley
    • Christy Lopez, Professor, Georgetown Law
    • Tracie Keesee, Senior Vice President of Social Justice Initiatives, Center for Policing Equity
    • Luann Pannell, Director of Police Training and Education, Los Angeles Police Department
    Public Notice
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    June 18, 2021
     
    For Additional Information Contact:
    Ethan Rarick, Executive Director
    (916) 445-2125
     

    Notice of Meeting

    On Tuesday, June 29, 2021, the Little Hoover Commission will conduct an advisory committee meeting on California law enforcement training beginning at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom, under the provisions of the Bagley-Keene Act as revised by Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20.

    Members of the public are encouraged to listen to the hearing by joining online or by phone. Click the URL to join online: https://bit.ly/3xtGFeR. To join via phone, call toll free from the U.S. by dialing (888) 788-0099. The webinar ID is 989-3148-3640. The password is 519801. We highly recommend members of the public access the meeting through the Zoom app. Please visit the Zoom website for instructions on how to download the Zoom app onto a computer or smartphone.

    During the meeting, members of the public may indicate to staff that they wish to make public comment by using the “raise” hand feature in Zoom or sending an email to LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov with your question and the phone number from which you have joined the meeting. 

    The Commission may act on any item listed on the attached business meeting agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order to accommodate speakers and to maintain a quorum. The meeting may be cancelled without notice.  
     
    If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Little Hoover Commission at (916) 445-2125 or LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov by Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

    Please be aware that there may be delays in responding to emails or other communications to the Commission as our staff is now working remotely due to the coronavirus epidemic. We appreciate your patience.

    Video
  • March 11
    2021
    Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training (Part 3)
    10 a.m.
    Event
    Agenda
    Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training
    Thursday, March 11, 2021
     
    Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom
     
    Webinar ID: 944-5055-4257
    Password: 257455
     
    The hearing will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CALittleHoover
     
    Public Hearing: 10:00 a.m.
     
    Evidence-Based Policing Strategies For Training and Professional Development
    1. Cynthia Lum, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Criminology, Law and Society; Director, Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy, George Mason University
     
    Redesigning Oregon’s Basic Training Academy
    1. Staci Yutzie-Heintzman, Program Development Coordinator, Center for Policing Excellence, Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (Written Testimony)
    2. Stephen James, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, Washington State University (Written Testimony)
     
    Training That Builds Trust and Empathy in Community-Police Relations
    1. Shawn Hill, Lieutenant, Santa Barbara Police Department (Written Testimony)
    2. Edward Maguire, Ph.D., Professor, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice; Director, Public Safety Innovation Lab, Arizona State University
     
    Public Comments
     
    Public Notice

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    February 11, 2021
     

    For Additional Information Contact:
    Ethan Rarick, Executive Director
    (916) 445-2125
     

    Notice of Meeting

    On Thursday, February 25, 2021 and Thursday, March 11, 2021, the Little Hoover Commission will conduct public hearings on law enforcement training beginning at 10:00 a.m. The hearings will be conducted via Zoom, under the provisions of the Bagley-Keene Act as revised by Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20.

    Members of the public are encouraged to listen to the hearings by joining online or by phone. Please see find the details for each hearing below. Both hearings will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page.

    Thursday, February 25, 10 a.m.

    Add to your calendar

    Thursday, March 11, 10 a.m.:

    Add to your calendar

    We highly recommend members of the public access the hearings through the Zoom app. Please visit the Zoom website for instructions on how to download the Zoom app onto a computer or smartphone.
     
    During the hearings, members of the public may indicate to staff that they wish to make public comment by using the “raise” hand feature in Zoom or sending an email to LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov with your question and the phone number from which you have joined the hearing. As is the Commission’s normal procedure during physical hearing, public comments will be heard at the end of the hearing, following the final agenda item, and will be limited to three minutes each.
     
    The Commission may act on any item listed on the attached hearing agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order to accommodate speakers and to maintain a quorum. The hearing may be cancelled without notice.  
     
    If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Little Hoover Commission at (916) 445-2125 or LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov by Thursday, February 18, 2021.
     
    Please be aware that there may be delays in responding to emails or other communications to the Commission as our staff is now working remotely due to the coronavirus epidemic. We appreciate your patience.

    AGENDA:
    Public Hearings on Law Enforcement Training

    1. Testimony from witnesses on law enforcement training
    2. Public comment

    Video
  • February 25
    2021
    Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training (Part 2)
    10 a.m.
    Event
    Agenda
    Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training
    Thursday, February 25, 2021
     
    Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom
     
    Webinar ID: 964-5733-2687
    Password: 508183
     
    The hearing will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CALittleHoover
     
    Perspectives from Community Advocates
    1. Cephus “Uncle Bobby X” Johnson, Uncle of Oscar Grant, Public Speaker, and Social Justice Advocate (Written Testimony)
    2. Hans Menos, Vice President of Law Enforcement Initiatives, Center for Policing Equity (Written Testimony)
     
    Perspectives from Law Enforcement
    1. Abdul Pridgen, Vice President, California Police Chiefs Association; Chief, Seaside Police Department (Written Testimony)
    2. Damon Kurtz, Vice President, Peace Officers Research Association of California; Police Officer, Fresno Police Department (Written Testimony)
    Public Notice

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    February 11, 2021
     

    For Additional Information Contact:
    Ethan Rarick, Executive Director
    (916) 445-2125
     

    Notice of Meeting

    On Thursday, February 25, 2021 and Thursday, March 11, 2021, the Little Hoover Commission will conduct public hearings on law enforcement training beginning at 10:00 a.m. The hearings will be conducted via Zoom, under the provisions of the Bagley-Keene Act as revised by Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20.

    Members of the public are encouraged to listen to the hearings by joining online or by phone. Please see find the details for each hearing below. Both hearings will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page.

    Thursday, February 25, 10 a.m.

    Add to your calendar

    Thursday, March 11, 10 a.m.:

    Add to your calendar

    We highly recommend members of the public access the hearings through the Zoom app. Please visit the Zoom website for instructions on how to download the Zoom app onto a computer or smartphone.
     
    During the hearings, members of the public may indicate to staff that they wish to make public comment by using the “raise” hand feature in Zoom or sending an email to LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov with your question and the phone number from which you have joined the hearing. As is the Commission’s normal procedure during physical hearing, public comments will be heard at the end of the hearing, following the final agenda item, and will be limited to three minutes each.
     
    The Commission may act on any item listed on the attached hearing agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order to accommodate speakers and to maintain a quorum. The hearing may be cancelled without notice.  
     
    If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Little Hoover Commission at (916) 445-2125 or LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov by Thursday, February 18, 2021.
     
    Please be aware that there may be delays in responding to emails or other communications to the Commission as our staff is now working remotely due to the coronavirus epidemic. We appreciate your patience.

    AGENDA:
    Public Hearings on Law Enforcement Training

    1. Testimony from witnesses on law enforcement training
    2. Public comment

    Video
  • February 11
    2021
    Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training (Part 1)
    10 a.m.
    Event
    Agenda
    Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training
    Thursday, February 11, 2021
     
    Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom
     
    Webinar ID: 949-9546-5685
    Password: 878330
     
    The hearing will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CALittleHoover
     
    Public Hearing: 10:00 a.m.

     

    Role of the POST Commission in Shaping California Law Enforcement Training

    1. Manny Alvarez, Executive Director, California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (Written Testimony)

    Role of the Legislature in Shaping Law Enforcement Training Priorities

    2. David Billingsley, Committee Counsel, Assembly Committee on Public Safety (Written Testimony)

    Reimagining Police Training: Using Research to Drive Reforms

    3. Joseph Cortez, Police Lieutenant, Santa Monica Police Department; Associate Professor, University of Southern California; Co-Chair, Research Advisory Committee, International Association of Chiefs of Police (Written Testimony)

     
    Public Comments
     
    Public Notice

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    February 1, 2021
     

    For Additional Information Contact:
    Ethan Rarick, Executive Director
    (916) 445-2125
     

    Notice of Meeting

    On Thursday, February 11, 2020, the Little Hoover Commission will conduct a public hearing on law enforcement training beginning at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be conducted via Zoom, under the provisions of the Bagley-Keene Act as revised by Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20.
     
    Members of the public are encouraged to listen to the hearing by joining online or by phone. Click the URL to join online: http://bit.ly/3iWqVei. To join via phone, call toll free from the U.S. by dialing (888) 788-0099. The webinar ID is 949-9546-5685. The password: 878330. We highly recommend members of the public access the hearing through the Zoom app. Please visit the Zoom website for instructions on how to download the Zoom app onto a computer or smartphone.
     
    During the hearing, members of the public may indicate to staff that they wish to make public comment by using the “raise” hand feature in Zoom or sending an email to LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov with your question and the phone number from which you have joined the hearing. As is the Commission’s normal procedure during physical hearing, public comments will be heard at the end of the hearing, following the final agenda item, and will be limited to three minutes each.
     
    The Commission may act on any item listed on the attached hearing agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order to accommodate speakers and to maintain a quorum. The hearing may be cancelled without notice.  
     
    If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Little Hoover Commission at (916) 445-2125 or LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov by Thursday, February 4, 2020.
     
    Please be aware that there may be delays in responding to emails or other communications to the Commission as our staff is now working remotely due to the coronavirus epidemic. We appreciate your patience.

    Video
December 17
2021
Webinar on California Law Enforcement Training
10 a.m.
Event
Agenda
Webinar on California Law Enforcement Training
10 a.m.
Friday, December 17, 2021
 

Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom
Online: https://bit.ly/3ovwJ2R
Toll Free Phone: (888) 788-0099
Webinar ID: 910-2664-8804
Password: 652815

  1. Little Hoover Commission Webinar on California Law Enforcement Training
    1. Pedro Nava, Chair and Subcommittee Member, California Law Enforcement Training, Little Hoover Commission (Presentation)
    2. Janna Sidley, Commissioner and Subcommittee Member, California Law Enforcement Training, Little Hoover Commission
    3. Chief Abdul Pridgen, President, California Police Chiefs Association; Chief, San Leandro Police Department
    4. Brian Marvel, President, Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC); Police Officer, San Diego Police Department
    5. Dr. Luann Pannell, Director of Police Training and Education, Los Angeles Police Department
    6. Dr. Emily Owens, Professor of Criminology, UC Irvine  (Presentation)
  2. Discussion
  3. Public Comments

 

Registration for this event is not required but if you wish to receive follow-up information after the webinar, please register for the event on Eventbrite.

Public Notice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 7, 2021

For Additional Information Contact:
Ethan Rarick, Executive Director
(916) 445-2125

Notice of Webinar

On Friday, December 17, 2021, the Little Hoover Commission will conduct a webinar beginning at 10 a.m. The webinar will be conducted via Zoom.

Members of the public are encouraged to listen to the webinar by joining online or by phone. Click the URL to join online: https://bit.ly/3ovwJ2R. To join via phone, call toll free from the U.S. by dialing (888) 788-0099. The webinar ID is 910-2664-8804. The password is 652815. We highly recommend members of the public access the webinar through the Zoom app. Please visit the Zoom website for instructions on how to download the Zoom app onto a computer or smartphone.

During the webinar, members of the public may indicate to staff that they wish to make public comment by using the “raise” hand feature in Zoom or sending an email to LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov with your question and the phone number from which you have joined the meeting. As is the Commission’s normal procedure during physical meetings, public comments will be limited to three minutes each.

The Commission may act on any item listed on the attached agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order to accommodate speakers and to maintain a quorum. The webinar may be cancelled without notice. 

If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Little Hoover Commission at (916) 445-2125 or LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov by Friday, December 10, 2021.

Please be aware that there may be delays in responding to emails or other communications to the Commission as our staff is now working remotely due to the coronavirus epidemic. We appreciate your patience.

Video
June 29
2021
Advisory Committee Meeting on California Law Enforcement Training
1:00 p.m.
Advisory Committee Meeting
Agenda
Advisory Committee Meeting on California Law Enforcement Training
June 29, 2021, 1-3 p.m.
Meeting Agenda
 

Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom
Online: https://bit.ly/3xtGFeR
Toll Free Phone: (888) 788-0099
Webinar ID: 989-3148-3640
Password: 519801

The meeting will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page.
 
Welcome and Introduction
Opening Remarks: Law Enforcement Training Subcommittee
Housekeeping: Little Hoover Commission Staff
 
Advisory Committee Discussion
Topic 1: How could California’s POST incorporate evidence-based policing into training standards and professional development?
Topic 2: What is missing from existing training? How and when should training be delivered to support officers throughout their careers?
 
Public Comment and Closing Remarks
Public Comment
Closing Remarks: Law Enforcement Training Subcommittee and Commissioners
 
Participant List:
 
  • Manny Alvarez, Executive Director, California POST
  • Meagan Catafi, Legislative Liaison/Public Information Officer, California POST
  • Rick Braziel, Educator, Humboldt State University; Commissioner, California POST
  • Lai Lai Bui, Sergeant, Sacramento Police Department; Commissioner, California POST
  • Jon Lewis, Chief of Police, Newport Beach
  • Brian Marvel, Police Officer III, San Diego Police Department; President, PORAC
  • Joseph Cortez, Lieutenant, Santa Monica Police Department; Co-Chair, Research Advisory Committee, International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
  • Emily Owens, Professor of Criminology, UC Irvine
  • Jack Glaser, Professor of Psychology, Goldman School, UC Berkeley
  • Christy Lopez, Professor, Georgetown Law
  • Tracie Keesee, Senior Vice President of Social Justice Initiatives, Center for Policing Equity
  • Luann Pannell, Director of Police Training and Education, Los Angeles Police Department
Public Notice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 18, 2021
 
For Additional Information Contact:
Ethan Rarick, Executive Director
(916) 445-2125
 

Notice of Meeting

On Tuesday, June 29, 2021, the Little Hoover Commission will conduct an advisory committee meeting on California law enforcement training beginning at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom, under the provisions of the Bagley-Keene Act as revised by Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20.

Members of the public are encouraged to listen to the hearing by joining online or by phone. Click the URL to join online: https://bit.ly/3xtGFeR. To join via phone, call toll free from the U.S. by dialing (888) 788-0099. The webinar ID is 989-3148-3640. The password is 519801. We highly recommend members of the public access the meeting through the Zoom app. Please visit the Zoom website for instructions on how to download the Zoom app onto a computer or smartphone.

During the meeting, members of the public may indicate to staff that they wish to make public comment by using the “raise” hand feature in Zoom or sending an email to LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov with your question and the phone number from which you have joined the meeting. 

The Commission may act on any item listed on the attached business meeting agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order to accommodate speakers and to maintain a quorum. The meeting may be cancelled without notice.  
 
If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Little Hoover Commission at (916) 445-2125 or LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov by Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

Please be aware that there may be delays in responding to emails or other communications to the Commission as our staff is now working remotely due to the coronavirus epidemic. We appreciate your patience.

Video
March 11
2021
Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training (Part 3)
10 a.m.
Event
Agenda
Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training
Thursday, March 11, 2021
 
Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom
 
Webinar ID: 944-5055-4257
Password: 257455
 
The hearing will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CALittleHoover
 
Public Hearing: 10:00 a.m.
 
Evidence-Based Policing Strategies For Training and Professional Development
  1. Cynthia Lum, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Criminology, Law and Society; Director, Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy, George Mason University
 
Redesigning Oregon’s Basic Training Academy
  1. Staci Yutzie-Heintzman, Program Development Coordinator, Center for Policing Excellence, Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (Written Testimony)
  2. Stephen James, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, Washington State University (Written Testimony)
 
Training That Builds Trust and Empathy in Community-Police Relations
  1. Shawn Hill, Lieutenant, Santa Barbara Police Department (Written Testimony)
  2. Edward Maguire, Ph.D., Professor, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice; Director, Public Safety Innovation Lab, Arizona State University
 
Public Comments
 
Public Notice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 11, 2021
 

For Additional Information Contact:
Ethan Rarick, Executive Director
(916) 445-2125
 

Notice of Meeting

On Thursday, February 25, 2021 and Thursday, March 11, 2021, the Little Hoover Commission will conduct public hearings on law enforcement training beginning at 10:00 a.m. The hearings will be conducted via Zoom, under the provisions of the Bagley-Keene Act as revised by Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20.

Members of the public are encouraged to listen to the hearings by joining online or by phone. Please see find the details for each hearing below. Both hearings will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page.

Thursday, February 25, 10 a.m.

Add to your calendar

Thursday, March 11, 10 a.m.:

Add to your calendar

We highly recommend members of the public access the hearings through the Zoom app. Please visit the Zoom website for instructions on how to download the Zoom app onto a computer or smartphone.
 
During the hearings, members of the public may indicate to staff that they wish to make public comment by using the “raise” hand feature in Zoom or sending an email to LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov with your question and the phone number from which you have joined the hearing. As is the Commission’s normal procedure during physical hearing, public comments will be heard at the end of the hearing, following the final agenda item, and will be limited to three minutes each.
 
The Commission may act on any item listed on the attached hearing agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order to accommodate speakers and to maintain a quorum. The hearing may be cancelled without notice.  
 
If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Little Hoover Commission at (916) 445-2125 or LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov by Thursday, February 18, 2021.
 
Please be aware that there may be delays in responding to emails or other communications to the Commission as our staff is now working remotely due to the coronavirus epidemic. We appreciate your patience.

AGENDA:
Public Hearings on Law Enforcement Training

1. Testimony from witnesses on law enforcement training
2. Public comment

Video
February 25
2021
Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training (Part 2)
10 a.m.
Event
Agenda
Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training
Thursday, February 25, 2021
 
Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom
 
Webinar ID: 964-5733-2687
Password: 508183
 
The hearing will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CALittleHoover
 
Perspectives from Community Advocates
  1. Cephus “Uncle Bobby X” Johnson, Uncle of Oscar Grant, Public Speaker, and Social Justice Advocate (Written Testimony)
  2. Hans Menos, Vice President of Law Enforcement Initiatives, Center for Policing Equity (Written Testimony)
 
Perspectives from Law Enforcement
  1. Abdul Pridgen, Vice President, California Police Chiefs Association; Chief, Seaside Police Department (Written Testimony)
  2. Damon Kurtz, Vice President, Peace Officers Research Association of California; Police Officer, Fresno Police Department (Written Testimony)
Public Notice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 11, 2021
 

For Additional Information Contact:
Ethan Rarick, Executive Director
(916) 445-2125
 

Notice of Meeting

On Thursday, February 25, 2021 and Thursday, March 11, 2021, the Little Hoover Commission will conduct public hearings on law enforcement training beginning at 10:00 a.m. The hearings will be conducted via Zoom, under the provisions of the Bagley-Keene Act as revised by Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20.

Members of the public are encouraged to listen to the hearings by joining online or by phone. Please see find the details for each hearing below. Both hearings will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page.

Thursday, February 25, 10 a.m.

Add to your calendar

Thursday, March 11, 10 a.m.:

Add to your calendar

We highly recommend members of the public access the hearings through the Zoom app. Please visit the Zoom website for instructions on how to download the Zoom app onto a computer or smartphone.
 
During the hearings, members of the public may indicate to staff that they wish to make public comment by using the “raise” hand feature in Zoom or sending an email to LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov with your question and the phone number from which you have joined the hearing. As is the Commission’s normal procedure during physical hearing, public comments will be heard at the end of the hearing, following the final agenda item, and will be limited to three minutes each.
 
The Commission may act on any item listed on the attached hearing agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order to accommodate speakers and to maintain a quorum. The hearing may be cancelled without notice.  
 
If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Little Hoover Commission at (916) 445-2125 or LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov by Thursday, February 18, 2021.
 
Please be aware that there may be delays in responding to emails or other communications to the Commission as our staff is now working remotely due to the coronavirus epidemic. We appreciate your patience.

AGENDA:
Public Hearings on Law Enforcement Training

1. Testimony from witnesses on law enforcement training
2. Public comment

Video
February 11
2021
Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training (Part 1)
10 a.m.
Event
Agenda
Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training
Thursday, February 11, 2021
 
Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom
 
Webinar ID: 949-9546-5685
Password: 878330
 
The hearing will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CALittleHoover
 
Public Hearing: 10:00 a.m.

 

Role of the POST Commission in Shaping California Law Enforcement Training

1. Manny Alvarez, Executive Director, California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (Written Testimony)

Role of the Legislature in Shaping Law Enforcement Training Priorities

2. David Billingsley, Committee Counsel, Assembly Committee on Public Safety (Written Testimony)

Reimagining Police Training: Using Research to Drive Reforms

3. Joseph Cortez, Police Lieutenant, Santa Monica Police Department; Associate Professor, University of Southern California; Co-Chair, Research Advisory Committee, International Association of Chiefs of Police (Written Testimony)

 
Public Comments
 
Public Notice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 1, 2021
 

For Additional Information Contact:
Ethan Rarick, Executive Director
(916) 445-2125
 

Notice of Meeting

On Thursday, February 11, 2020, the Little Hoover Commission will conduct a public hearing on law enforcement training beginning at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be conducted via Zoom, under the provisions of the Bagley-Keene Act as revised by Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20.
 
Members of the public are encouraged to listen to the hearing by joining online or by phone. Click the URL to join online: http://bit.ly/3iWqVei. To join via phone, call toll free from the U.S. by dialing (888) 788-0099. The webinar ID is 949-9546-5685. The password: 878330. We highly recommend members of the public access the hearing through the Zoom app. Please visit the Zoom website for instructions on how to download the Zoom app onto a computer or smartphone.
 
During the hearing, members of the public may indicate to staff that they wish to make public comment by using the “raise” hand feature in Zoom or sending an email to LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov with your question and the phone number from which you have joined the hearing. As is the Commission’s normal procedure during physical hearing, public comments will be heard at the end of the hearing, following the final agenda item, and will be limited to three minutes each.
 
The Commission may act on any item listed on the attached hearing agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order to accommodate speakers and to maintain a quorum. The hearing may be cancelled without notice.  
 
If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Little Hoover Commission at (916) 445-2125 or LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov by Thursday, February 4, 2020.
 
Please be aware that there may be delays in responding to emails or other communications to the Commission as our staff is now working remotely due to the coronavirus epidemic. We appreciate your patience.

Video
Print Agenda
  • December 17
    2021
    Webinar on California Law Enforcement Training
    10 a.m.
    Event
    Agenda
    Webinar on California Law Enforcement Training
    10 a.m.
    Friday, December 17, 2021
     

    Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom
    Online: https://bit.ly/3ovwJ2R
    Toll Free Phone: (888) 788-0099
    Webinar ID: 910-2664-8804
    Password: 652815

    1. Little Hoover Commission Webinar on California Law Enforcement Training
      1. Pedro Nava, Chair and Subcommittee Member, California Law Enforcement Training, Little Hoover Commission (Presentation)
      2. Janna Sidley, Commissioner and Subcommittee Member, California Law Enforcement Training, Little Hoover Commission
      3. Chief Abdul Pridgen, President, California Police Chiefs Association; Chief, San Leandro Police Department
      4. Brian Marvel, President, Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC); Police Officer, San Diego Police Department
      5. Dr. Luann Pannell, Director of Police Training and Education, Los Angeles Police Department
      6. Dr. Emily Owens, Professor of Criminology, UC Irvine  (Presentation)
    2. Discussion
    3. Public Comments

     

    Registration for this event is not required but if you wish to receive follow-up information after the webinar, please register for the event on Eventbrite.

    Public Notice

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    December 7, 2021

    For Additional Information Contact:
    Ethan Rarick, Executive Director
    (916) 445-2125

    Notice of Webinar

    On Friday, December 17, 2021, the Little Hoover Commission will conduct a webinar beginning at 10 a.m. The webinar will be conducted via Zoom.

    Members of the public are encouraged to listen to the webinar by joining online or by phone. Click the URL to join online: https://bit.ly/3ovwJ2R. To join via phone, call toll free from the U.S. by dialing (888) 788-0099. The webinar ID is 910-2664-8804. The password is 652815. We highly recommend members of the public access the webinar through the Zoom app. Please visit the Zoom website for instructions on how to download the Zoom app onto a computer or smartphone.

    During the webinar, members of the public may indicate to staff that they wish to make public comment by using the “raise” hand feature in Zoom or sending an email to LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov with your question and the phone number from which you have joined the meeting. As is the Commission’s normal procedure during physical meetings, public comments will be limited to three minutes each.

    The Commission may act on any item listed on the attached agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order to accommodate speakers and to maintain a quorum. The webinar may be cancelled without notice. 

    If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Little Hoover Commission at (916) 445-2125 or LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov by Friday, December 10, 2021.

    Please be aware that there may be delays in responding to emails or other communications to the Commission as our staff is now working remotely due to the coronavirus epidemic. We appreciate your patience.

    Video
  • June 29
    2021
    Advisory Committee Meeting on California Law Enforcement Training
    1:00 p.m.
    Advisory Committee Meeting
    Agenda
    Advisory Committee Meeting on California Law Enforcement Training
    June 29, 2021, 1-3 p.m.
    Meeting Agenda
     

    Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom
    Online: https://bit.ly/3xtGFeR
    Toll Free Phone: (888) 788-0099
    Webinar ID: 989-3148-3640
    Password: 519801

    The meeting will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page.
     
    Welcome and Introduction
    Opening Remarks: Law Enforcement Training Subcommittee
    Housekeeping: Little Hoover Commission Staff
     
    Advisory Committee Discussion
    Topic 1: How could California’s POST incorporate evidence-based policing into training standards and professional development?
    Topic 2: What is missing from existing training? How and when should training be delivered to support officers throughout their careers?
     
    Public Comment and Closing Remarks
    Public Comment
    Closing Remarks: Law Enforcement Training Subcommittee and Commissioners
     
    Participant List:
     
    • Manny Alvarez, Executive Director, California POST
    • Meagan Catafi, Legislative Liaison/Public Information Officer, California POST
    • Rick Braziel, Educator, Humboldt State University; Commissioner, California POST
    • Lai Lai Bui, Sergeant, Sacramento Police Department; Commissioner, California POST
    • Jon Lewis, Chief of Police, Newport Beach
    • Brian Marvel, Police Officer III, San Diego Police Department; President, PORAC
    • Joseph Cortez, Lieutenant, Santa Monica Police Department; Co-Chair, Research Advisory Committee, International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
    • Emily Owens, Professor of Criminology, UC Irvine
    • Jack Glaser, Professor of Psychology, Goldman School, UC Berkeley
    • Christy Lopez, Professor, Georgetown Law
    • Tracie Keesee, Senior Vice President of Social Justice Initiatives, Center for Policing Equity
    • Luann Pannell, Director of Police Training and Education, Los Angeles Police Department
    Public Notice
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    June 18, 2021
     
    For Additional Information Contact:
    Ethan Rarick, Executive Director
    (916) 445-2125
     

    Notice of Meeting

    On Tuesday, June 29, 2021, the Little Hoover Commission will conduct an advisory committee meeting on California law enforcement training beginning at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom, under the provisions of the Bagley-Keene Act as revised by Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20.

    Members of the public are encouraged to listen to the hearing by joining online or by phone. Click the URL to join online: https://bit.ly/3xtGFeR. To join via phone, call toll free from the U.S. by dialing (888) 788-0099. The webinar ID is 989-3148-3640. The password is 519801. We highly recommend members of the public access the meeting through the Zoom app. Please visit the Zoom website for instructions on how to download the Zoom app onto a computer or smartphone.

    During the meeting, members of the public may indicate to staff that they wish to make public comment by using the “raise” hand feature in Zoom or sending an email to LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov with your question and the phone number from which you have joined the meeting. 

    The Commission may act on any item listed on the attached business meeting agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order to accommodate speakers and to maintain a quorum. The meeting may be cancelled without notice.  
     
    If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Little Hoover Commission at (916) 445-2125 or LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov by Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

    Please be aware that there may be delays in responding to emails or other communications to the Commission as our staff is now working remotely due to the coronavirus epidemic. We appreciate your patience.

    Video
  • March 11
    2021
    Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training (Part 3)
    10 a.m.
    Event
    Agenda
    Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training
    Thursday, March 11, 2021
     
    Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom
     
    Webinar ID: 944-5055-4257
    Password: 257455
     
    The hearing will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CALittleHoover
     
    Public Hearing: 10:00 a.m.
     
    Evidence-Based Policing Strategies For Training and Professional Development
    1. Cynthia Lum, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Criminology, Law and Society; Director, Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy, George Mason University
     
    Redesigning Oregon’s Basic Training Academy
    1. Staci Yutzie-Heintzman, Program Development Coordinator, Center for Policing Excellence, Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (Written Testimony)
    2. Stephen James, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, Washington State University (Written Testimony)
     
    Training That Builds Trust and Empathy in Community-Police Relations
    1. Shawn Hill, Lieutenant, Santa Barbara Police Department (Written Testimony)
    2. Edward Maguire, Ph.D., Professor, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice; Director, Public Safety Innovation Lab, Arizona State University
     
    Public Comments
     
    Public Notice

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    February 11, 2021
     

    For Additional Information Contact:
    Ethan Rarick, Executive Director
    (916) 445-2125
     

    Notice of Meeting

    On Thursday, February 25, 2021 and Thursday, March 11, 2021, the Little Hoover Commission will conduct public hearings on law enforcement training beginning at 10:00 a.m. The hearings will be conducted via Zoom, under the provisions of the Bagley-Keene Act as revised by Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20.

    Members of the public are encouraged to listen to the hearings by joining online or by phone. Please see find the details for each hearing below. Both hearings will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page.

    Thursday, February 25, 10 a.m.

    Add to your calendar

    Thursday, March 11, 10 a.m.:

    Add to your calendar

    We highly recommend members of the public access the hearings through the Zoom app. Please visit the Zoom website for instructions on how to download the Zoom app onto a computer or smartphone.
     
    During the hearings, members of the public may indicate to staff that they wish to make public comment by using the “raise” hand feature in Zoom or sending an email to LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov with your question and the phone number from which you have joined the hearing. As is the Commission’s normal procedure during physical hearing, public comments will be heard at the end of the hearing, following the final agenda item, and will be limited to three minutes each.
     
    The Commission may act on any item listed on the attached hearing agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order to accommodate speakers and to maintain a quorum. The hearing may be cancelled without notice.  
     
    If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Little Hoover Commission at (916) 445-2125 or LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov by Thursday, February 18, 2021.
     
    Please be aware that there may be delays in responding to emails or other communications to the Commission as our staff is now working remotely due to the coronavirus epidemic. We appreciate your patience.

    AGENDA:
    Public Hearings on Law Enforcement Training

    1. Testimony from witnesses on law enforcement training
    2. Public comment

    Video
  • February 25
    2021
    Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training (Part 2)
    10 a.m.
    Event
    Agenda
    Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training
    Thursday, February 25, 2021
     
    Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom
     
    Webinar ID: 964-5733-2687
    Password: 508183
     
    The hearing will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CALittleHoover
     
    Perspectives from Community Advocates
    1. Cephus “Uncle Bobby X” Johnson, Uncle of Oscar Grant, Public Speaker, and Social Justice Advocate (Written Testimony)
    2. Hans Menos, Vice President of Law Enforcement Initiatives, Center for Policing Equity (Written Testimony)
     
    Perspectives from Law Enforcement
    1. Abdul Pridgen, Vice President, California Police Chiefs Association; Chief, Seaside Police Department (Written Testimony)
    2. Damon Kurtz, Vice President, Peace Officers Research Association of California; Police Officer, Fresno Police Department (Written Testimony)
    Public Notice

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    February 11, 2021
     

    For Additional Information Contact:
    Ethan Rarick, Executive Director
    (916) 445-2125
     

    Notice of Meeting

    On Thursday, February 25, 2021 and Thursday, March 11, 2021, the Little Hoover Commission will conduct public hearings on law enforcement training beginning at 10:00 a.m. The hearings will be conducted via Zoom, under the provisions of the Bagley-Keene Act as revised by Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20.

    Members of the public are encouraged to listen to the hearings by joining online or by phone. Please see find the details for each hearing below. Both hearings will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page.

    Thursday, February 25, 10 a.m.

    Add to your calendar

    Thursday, March 11, 10 a.m.:

    Add to your calendar

    We highly recommend members of the public access the hearings through the Zoom app. Please visit the Zoom website for instructions on how to download the Zoom app onto a computer or smartphone.
     
    During the hearings, members of the public may indicate to staff that they wish to make public comment by using the “raise” hand feature in Zoom or sending an email to LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov with your question and the phone number from which you have joined the hearing. As is the Commission’s normal procedure during physical hearing, public comments will be heard at the end of the hearing, following the final agenda item, and will be limited to three minutes each.
     
    The Commission may act on any item listed on the attached hearing agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order to accommodate speakers and to maintain a quorum. The hearing may be cancelled without notice.  
     
    If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Little Hoover Commission at (916) 445-2125 or LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov by Thursday, February 18, 2021.
     
    Please be aware that there may be delays in responding to emails or other communications to the Commission as our staff is now working remotely due to the coronavirus epidemic. We appreciate your patience.

    AGENDA:
    Public Hearings on Law Enforcement Training

    1. Testimony from witnesses on law enforcement training
    2. Public comment

    Video
  • February 11
    2021
    Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training (Part 1)
    10 a.m.
    Event
    Agenda
    Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training
    Thursday, February 11, 2021
     
    Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom
     
    Webinar ID: 949-9546-5685
    Password: 878330
     
    The hearing will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CALittleHoover
     
    Public Hearing: 10:00 a.m.

     

    Role of the POST Commission in Shaping California Law Enforcement Training

    1. Manny Alvarez, Executive Director, California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (Written Testimony)

    Role of the Legislature in Shaping Law Enforcement Training Priorities

    2. David Billingsley, Committee Counsel, Assembly Committee on Public Safety (Written Testimony)

    Reimagining Police Training: Using Research to Drive Reforms

    3. Joseph Cortez, Police Lieutenant, Santa Monica Police Department; Associate Professor, University of Southern California; Co-Chair, Research Advisory Committee, International Association of Chiefs of Police (Written Testimony)

     
    Public Comments
     
    Public Notice

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    February 1, 2021
     

    For Additional Information Contact:
    Ethan Rarick, Executive Director
    (916) 445-2125
     

    Notice of Meeting

    On Thursday, February 11, 2020, the Little Hoover Commission will conduct a public hearing on law enforcement training beginning at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be conducted via Zoom, under the provisions of the Bagley-Keene Act as revised by Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20.
     
    Members of the public are encouraged to listen to the hearing by joining online or by phone. Click the URL to join online: http://bit.ly/3iWqVei. To join via phone, call toll free from the U.S. by dialing (888) 788-0099. The webinar ID is 949-9546-5685. The password: 878330. We highly recommend members of the public access the hearing through the Zoom app. Please visit the Zoom website for instructions on how to download the Zoom app onto a computer or smartphone.
     
    During the hearing, members of the public may indicate to staff that they wish to make public comment by using the “raise” hand feature in Zoom or sending an email to LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov with your question and the phone number from which you have joined the hearing. As is the Commission’s normal procedure during physical hearing, public comments will be heard at the end of the hearing, following the final agenda item, and will be limited to three minutes each.
     
    The Commission may act on any item listed on the attached hearing agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order to accommodate speakers and to maintain a quorum. The hearing may be cancelled without notice.  
     
    If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Little Hoover Commission at (916) 445-2125 or LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov by Thursday, February 4, 2020.
     
    Please be aware that there may be delays in responding to emails or other communications to the Commission as our staff is now working remotely due to the coronavirus epidemic. We appreciate your patience.

    Video
December 17
2021
Webinar on California Law Enforcement Training
10 a.m.
Event
Agenda
Webinar on California Law Enforcement Training
10 a.m.
Friday, December 17, 2021
 

Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom
Online: https://bit.ly/3ovwJ2R
Toll Free Phone: (888) 788-0099
Webinar ID: 910-2664-8804
Password: 652815

  1. Little Hoover Commission Webinar on California Law Enforcement Training
    1. Pedro Nava, Chair and Subcommittee Member, California Law Enforcement Training, Little Hoover Commission (Presentation)
    2. Janna Sidley, Commissioner and Subcommittee Member, California Law Enforcement Training, Little Hoover Commission
    3. Chief Abdul Pridgen, President, California Police Chiefs Association; Chief, San Leandro Police Department
    4. Brian Marvel, President, Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC); Police Officer, San Diego Police Department
    5. Dr. Luann Pannell, Director of Police Training and Education, Los Angeles Police Department
    6. Dr. Emily Owens, Professor of Criminology, UC Irvine  (Presentation)
  2. Discussion
  3. Public Comments

 

Registration for this event is not required but if you wish to receive follow-up information after the webinar, please register for the event on Eventbrite.

Public Notice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 7, 2021

For Additional Information Contact:
Ethan Rarick, Executive Director
(916) 445-2125

Notice of Webinar

On Friday, December 17, 2021, the Little Hoover Commission will conduct a webinar beginning at 10 a.m. The webinar will be conducted via Zoom.

Members of the public are encouraged to listen to the webinar by joining online or by phone. Click the URL to join online: https://bit.ly/3ovwJ2R. To join via phone, call toll free from the U.S. by dialing (888) 788-0099. The webinar ID is 910-2664-8804. The password is 652815. We highly recommend members of the public access the webinar through the Zoom app. Please visit the Zoom website for instructions on how to download the Zoom app onto a computer or smartphone.

During the webinar, members of the public may indicate to staff that they wish to make public comment by using the “raise” hand feature in Zoom or sending an email to LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov with your question and the phone number from which you have joined the meeting. As is the Commission’s normal procedure during physical meetings, public comments will be limited to three minutes each.

The Commission may act on any item listed on the attached agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order to accommodate speakers and to maintain a quorum. The webinar may be cancelled without notice. 

If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Little Hoover Commission at (916) 445-2125 or LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov by Friday, December 10, 2021.

Please be aware that there may be delays in responding to emails or other communications to the Commission as our staff is now working remotely due to the coronavirus epidemic. We appreciate your patience.

Video
June 29
2021
Advisory Committee Meeting on California Law Enforcement Training
1:00 p.m.
Advisory Committee Meeting
Agenda
Advisory Committee Meeting on California Law Enforcement Training
June 29, 2021, 1-3 p.m.
Meeting Agenda
 

Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom
Online: https://bit.ly/3xtGFeR
Toll Free Phone: (888) 788-0099
Webinar ID: 989-3148-3640
Password: 519801

The meeting will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page.
 
Welcome and Introduction
Opening Remarks: Law Enforcement Training Subcommittee
Housekeeping: Little Hoover Commission Staff
 
Advisory Committee Discussion
Topic 1: How could California’s POST incorporate evidence-based policing into training standards and professional development?
Topic 2: What is missing from existing training? How and when should training be delivered to support officers throughout their careers?
 
Public Comment and Closing Remarks
Public Comment
Closing Remarks: Law Enforcement Training Subcommittee and Commissioners
 
Participant List:
 
  • Manny Alvarez, Executive Director, California POST
  • Meagan Catafi, Legislative Liaison/Public Information Officer, California POST
  • Rick Braziel, Educator, Humboldt State University; Commissioner, California POST
  • Lai Lai Bui, Sergeant, Sacramento Police Department; Commissioner, California POST
  • Jon Lewis, Chief of Police, Newport Beach
  • Brian Marvel, Police Officer III, San Diego Police Department; President, PORAC
  • Joseph Cortez, Lieutenant, Santa Monica Police Department; Co-Chair, Research Advisory Committee, International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
  • Emily Owens, Professor of Criminology, UC Irvine
  • Jack Glaser, Professor of Psychology, Goldman School, UC Berkeley
  • Christy Lopez, Professor, Georgetown Law
  • Tracie Keesee, Senior Vice President of Social Justice Initiatives, Center for Policing Equity
  • Luann Pannell, Director of Police Training and Education, Los Angeles Police Department
Public Notice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 18, 2021
 
For Additional Information Contact:
Ethan Rarick, Executive Director
(916) 445-2125
 

Notice of Meeting

On Tuesday, June 29, 2021, the Little Hoover Commission will conduct an advisory committee meeting on California law enforcement training beginning at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom, under the provisions of the Bagley-Keene Act as revised by Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20.

Members of the public are encouraged to listen to the hearing by joining online or by phone. Click the URL to join online: https://bit.ly/3xtGFeR. To join via phone, call toll free from the U.S. by dialing (888) 788-0099. The webinar ID is 989-3148-3640. The password is 519801. We highly recommend members of the public access the meeting through the Zoom app. Please visit the Zoom website for instructions on how to download the Zoom app onto a computer or smartphone.

During the meeting, members of the public may indicate to staff that they wish to make public comment by using the “raise” hand feature in Zoom or sending an email to LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov with your question and the phone number from which you have joined the meeting. 

The Commission may act on any item listed on the attached business meeting agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order to accommodate speakers and to maintain a quorum. The meeting may be cancelled without notice.  
 
If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Little Hoover Commission at (916) 445-2125 or LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov by Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

Please be aware that there may be delays in responding to emails or other communications to the Commission as our staff is now working remotely due to the coronavirus epidemic. We appreciate your patience.

Video
March 11
2021
Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training (Part 3)
10 a.m.
Event
Agenda
Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training
Thursday, March 11, 2021
 
Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom
 
Webinar ID: 944-5055-4257
Password: 257455
 
The hearing will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CALittleHoover
 
Public Hearing: 10:00 a.m.
 
Evidence-Based Policing Strategies For Training and Professional Development
  1. Cynthia Lum, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Criminology, Law and Society; Director, Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy, George Mason University
 
Redesigning Oregon’s Basic Training Academy
  1. Staci Yutzie-Heintzman, Program Development Coordinator, Center for Policing Excellence, Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (Written Testimony)
  2. Stephen James, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, Washington State University (Written Testimony)
 
Training That Builds Trust and Empathy in Community-Police Relations
  1. Shawn Hill, Lieutenant, Santa Barbara Police Department (Written Testimony)
  2. Edward Maguire, Ph.D., Professor, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice; Director, Public Safety Innovation Lab, Arizona State University
 
Public Comments
 
Public Notice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 11, 2021
 

For Additional Information Contact:
Ethan Rarick, Executive Director
(916) 445-2125
 

Notice of Meeting

On Thursday, February 25, 2021 and Thursday, March 11, 2021, the Little Hoover Commission will conduct public hearings on law enforcement training beginning at 10:00 a.m. The hearings will be conducted via Zoom, under the provisions of the Bagley-Keene Act as revised by Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20.

Members of the public are encouraged to listen to the hearings by joining online or by phone. Please see find the details for each hearing below. Both hearings will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page.

Thursday, February 25, 10 a.m.

Add to your calendar

Thursday, March 11, 10 a.m.:

Add to your calendar

We highly recommend members of the public access the hearings through the Zoom app. Please visit the Zoom website for instructions on how to download the Zoom app onto a computer or smartphone.
 
During the hearings, members of the public may indicate to staff that they wish to make public comment by using the “raise” hand feature in Zoom or sending an email to LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov with your question and the phone number from which you have joined the hearing. As is the Commission’s normal procedure during physical hearing, public comments will be heard at the end of the hearing, following the final agenda item, and will be limited to three minutes each.
 
The Commission may act on any item listed on the attached hearing agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order to accommodate speakers and to maintain a quorum. The hearing may be cancelled without notice.  
 
If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Little Hoover Commission at (916) 445-2125 or LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov by Thursday, February 18, 2021.
 
Please be aware that there may be delays in responding to emails or other communications to the Commission as our staff is now working remotely due to the coronavirus epidemic. We appreciate your patience.

AGENDA:
Public Hearings on Law Enforcement Training

1. Testimony from witnesses on law enforcement training
2. Public comment

Video
February 25
2021
Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training (Part 2)
10 a.m.
Event
Agenda
Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training
Thursday, February 25, 2021
 
Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom
 
Webinar ID: 964-5733-2687
Password: 508183
 
The hearing will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CALittleHoover
 
Perspectives from Community Advocates
  1. Cephus “Uncle Bobby X” Johnson, Uncle of Oscar Grant, Public Speaker, and Social Justice Advocate (Written Testimony)
  2. Hans Menos, Vice President of Law Enforcement Initiatives, Center for Policing Equity (Written Testimony)
 
Perspectives from Law Enforcement
  1. Abdul Pridgen, Vice President, California Police Chiefs Association; Chief, Seaside Police Department (Written Testimony)
  2. Damon Kurtz, Vice President, Peace Officers Research Association of California; Police Officer, Fresno Police Department (Written Testimony)
Public Notice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 11, 2021
 

For Additional Information Contact:
Ethan Rarick, Executive Director
(916) 445-2125
 

Notice of Meeting

On Thursday, February 25, 2021 and Thursday, March 11, 2021, the Little Hoover Commission will conduct public hearings on law enforcement training beginning at 10:00 a.m. The hearings will be conducted via Zoom, under the provisions of the Bagley-Keene Act as revised by Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20.

Members of the public are encouraged to listen to the hearings by joining online or by phone. Please see find the details for each hearing below. Both hearings will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page.

Thursday, February 25, 10 a.m.

Add to your calendar

Thursday, March 11, 10 a.m.:

Add to your calendar

We highly recommend members of the public access the hearings through the Zoom app. Please visit the Zoom website for instructions on how to download the Zoom app onto a computer or smartphone.
 
During the hearings, members of the public may indicate to staff that they wish to make public comment by using the “raise” hand feature in Zoom or sending an email to LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov with your question and the phone number from which you have joined the hearing. As is the Commission’s normal procedure during physical hearing, public comments will be heard at the end of the hearing, following the final agenda item, and will be limited to three minutes each.
 
The Commission may act on any item listed on the attached hearing agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order to accommodate speakers and to maintain a quorum. The hearing may be cancelled without notice.  
 
If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Little Hoover Commission at (916) 445-2125 or LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov by Thursday, February 18, 2021.
 
Please be aware that there may be delays in responding to emails or other communications to the Commission as our staff is now working remotely due to the coronavirus epidemic. We appreciate your patience.

AGENDA:
Public Hearings on Law Enforcement Training

1. Testimony from witnesses on law enforcement training
2. Public comment

Video
February 11
2021
Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training (Part 1)
10 a.m.
Event
Agenda
Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training
Thursday, February 11, 2021
 
Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom
 
Webinar ID: 949-9546-5685
Password: 878330
 
The hearing will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CALittleHoover
 
Public Hearing: 10:00 a.m.

 

Role of the POST Commission in Shaping California Law Enforcement Training

1. Manny Alvarez, Executive Director, California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (Written Testimony)

Role of the Legislature in Shaping Law Enforcement Training Priorities

2. David Billingsley, Committee Counsel, Assembly Committee on Public Safety (Written Testimony)

Reimagining Police Training: Using Research to Drive Reforms

3. Joseph Cortez, Police Lieutenant, Santa Monica Police Department; Associate Professor, University of Southern California; Co-Chair, Research Advisory Committee, International Association of Chiefs of Police (Written Testimony)

 
Public Comments
 
Public Notice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 1, 2021
 

For Additional Information Contact:
Ethan Rarick, Executive Director
(916) 445-2125
 

Notice of Meeting

On Thursday, February 11, 2020, the Little Hoover Commission will conduct a public hearing on law enforcement training beginning at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be conducted via Zoom, under the provisions of the Bagley-Keene Act as revised by Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20.
 
Members of the public are encouraged to listen to the hearing by joining online or by phone. Click the URL to join online: http://bit.ly/3iWqVei. To join via phone, call toll free from the U.S. by dialing (888) 788-0099. The webinar ID is 949-9546-5685. The password: 878330. We highly recommend members of the public access the hearing through the Zoom app. Please visit the Zoom website for instructions on how to download the Zoom app onto a computer or smartphone.
 
During the hearing, members of the public may indicate to staff that they wish to make public comment by using the “raise” hand feature in Zoom or sending an email to LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov with your question and the phone number from which you have joined the hearing. As is the Commission’s normal procedure during physical hearing, public comments will be heard at the end of the hearing, following the final agenda item, and will be limited to three minutes each.
 
The Commission may act on any item listed on the attached hearing agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order to accommodate speakers and to maintain a quorum. The hearing may be cancelled without notice.  
 
If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Little Hoover Commission at (916) 445-2125 or LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov by Thursday, February 4, 2020.
 
Please be aware that there may be delays in responding to emails or other communications to the Commission as our staff is now working remotely due to the coronavirus epidemic. We appreciate your patience.

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