Law Enforcement Training: Identifying What Works for Officers and Communities
Full Report
Executive Summary
Press Release
(510) 205-8042
California Must Take Action to Improve Law Enforcement Training, Little Hoover Commission Urges
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:
In the News:
- CalMatters, July 26, 2022, "New police accountability laws up demands on state agencies."
- KCBS Radio (San Francisco), December 3, 2021, "The State of California: A deeper look into California's government."
- MindSiteNews, December 2, 2021, "Changing police behavior requires better training, tracking of outcomes, commissioners say."
- CalMatters, November 30, 2021, "Meaningful police reform in California starts with training."
- This Op-Ed was also published in the Santa Maria Times, Hanford Sentinel, and the Santa Ynez Valley News

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December 172021Webinar on California Law Enforcement Training10 a.m.EventAgendaWebinar on California Law Enforcement Training10 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- Little Hoover Commission Webinar on California Law Enforcement Training
- Pedro Nava, Chair and Subcommittee Member, California Law Enforcement Training, Little Hoover Commission (Presentation)
- Janna Sidley, Commissioner and Subcommittee Member, California Law Enforcement Training, Little Hoover Commission
- Chief Abdul Pridgen, President, California Police Chiefs Association; Chief, San Leandro Police Department
- Brian Marvel, President, Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC); Police Officer, San Diego Police Department
- Dr. Luann Pannell, Director of Police Training and Education, Los Angeles Police Department
- Dr. Emily Owens, Professor of Criminology, UC Irvine (Presentation)
- Discussion
- 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 NoticeFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 7, 2021For Additional Information Contact:
Ethan Rarick, Executive Director
(916) 445-2125Notice 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 - Little Hoover Commission Webinar on California Law Enforcement Training
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June 292021Advisory Committee Meeting on California Law Enforcement Training1:00 p.m.Advisory Committee MeetingAgendaAdvisory Committee Meeting on California Law Enforcement TrainingJune 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: 519801The meeting will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page.Welcome and IntroductionOpening Remarks: Law Enforcement Training SubcommitteeHousekeeping: Little Hoover Commission StaffAdvisory Committee DiscussionTopic 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 RemarksPublic CommentClosing Remarks: Law Enforcement Training Subcommittee and CommissionersParticipant 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 NoticeFOR 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 112021Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training (Part 3)10 a.m.EventAgendaPublic Hearing on Law Enforcement TrainingThursday, March 11, 2021Join Online or By Phone Via ZoomOnline: http://bit.ly/2YAlkAYWebinar ID: 944-5055-4257Password: 257455The hearing will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CALittleHooverPublic Hearing: 10:00 a.m.Evidence-Based Policing Strategies For Training and Professional Development
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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-
Staci Yutzie-Heintzman, Program Development Coordinator, Center for Policing Excellence, Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (Written Testimony)
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Stephen James, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, Washington State University (Written Testimony)
Training That Builds Trust and Empathy in Community-Police Relations-
Shawn Hill, Lieutenant, Santa Barbara Police Department (Written Testimony)
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Edward Maguire, Ph.D., Professor, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice; Director, Public Safety Innovation Lab, Arizona State University
Public CommentsPublic NoticeFOR 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.- Link: http://bit.ly/3py0Apc
- Phone Number: (888) 788-0099
- Webinar ID: 964-5733-2687
- Password: 508183
Add to your calendar
Thursday, March 11, 10 a.m.:- Link: http://bit.ly/2YAlkAY
- Phone Number: (888) 788-0099
- Webinar ID: 944-5055-4257
- Password: 257455
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 Training1. Testimony from witnesses on law enforcement training
2. Public commentVideo -
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February 252021Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training (Part 2)10 a.m.EventAgendaPublic Hearing on Law Enforcement TrainingThursday, February 25, 2021Join Online or By Phone Via ZoomOnline: http://bit.ly/3py0ApcWebinar ID: 964-5733-2687Password: 508183The hearing will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CALittleHooverPerspectives from Community Advocates
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Cephus “Uncle Bobby X” Johnson, Uncle of Oscar Grant, Public Speaker, and Social Justice Advocate (Written Testimony)
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Hans Menos, Vice President of Law Enforcement Initiatives, Center for Policing Equity (Written Testimony)
Perspectives from Law Enforcement-
Abdul Pridgen, Vice President, California Police Chiefs Association; Chief, Seaside Police Department (Written Testimony)
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Damon Kurtz, Vice President, Peace Officers Research Association of California; Police Officer, Fresno Police Department (Written Testimony)
Public NoticeFOR 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.- Link: http://bit.ly/3py0Apc
- Phone Number: (888) 788-0099
- Webinar ID: 964-5733-2687
- Password: 508183
Add to your calendar
Thursday, March 11, 10 a.m.:- Link: http://bit.ly/2YAlkAY
- Phone Number: (888) 788-0099
- Webinar ID: 944-5055-4257
- Password: 257455
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 Training1. Testimony from witnesses on law enforcement training
2. Public commentVideo -
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February 112021Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training (Part 1)10 a.m.EventAgendaPublic Hearing on Law Enforcement TrainingThursday, February 11, 2021Join Online or By Phone Via ZoomOnline: http://bit.ly/3iWqVeiWebinar ID: 949-9546-5685Password: 878330The hearing will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CALittleHooverPublic 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 CommentsPublic NoticeFOR 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

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December 172021Webinar on California Law Enforcement Training10 a.m.EventAgendaWebinar on California Law Enforcement Training10 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- Little Hoover Commission Webinar on California Law Enforcement Training
- Pedro Nava, Chair and Subcommittee Member, California Law Enforcement Training, Little Hoover Commission (Presentation)
- Janna Sidley, Commissioner and Subcommittee Member, California Law Enforcement Training, Little Hoover Commission
- Chief Abdul Pridgen, President, California Police Chiefs Association; Chief, San Leandro Police Department
- Brian Marvel, President, Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC); Police Officer, San Diego Police Department
- Dr. Luann Pannell, Director of Police Training and Education, Los Angeles Police Department
- Dr. Emily Owens, Professor of Criminology, UC Irvine (Presentation)
- Discussion
- 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 NoticeFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 7, 2021For Additional Information Contact:
Ethan Rarick, Executive Director
(916) 445-2125Notice 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 - Little Hoover Commission Webinar on California Law Enforcement Training
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June 292021Advisory Committee Meeting on California Law Enforcement Training1:00 p.m.Advisory Committee MeetingAgendaAdvisory Committee Meeting on California Law Enforcement TrainingJune 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: 519801The meeting will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page.Welcome and IntroductionOpening Remarks: Law Enforcement Training SubcommitteeHousekeeping: Little Hoover Commission StaffAdvisory Committee DiscussionTopic 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 RemarksPublic CommentClosing Remarks: Law Enforcement Training Subcommittee and CommissionersParticipant 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 NoticeFOR 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 112021Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training (Part 3)10 a.m.EventAgendaPublic Hearing on Law Enforcement TrainingThursday, March 11, 2021Join Online or By Phone Via ZoomOnline: http://bit.ly/2YAlkAYWebinar ID: 944-5055-4257Password: 257455The hearing will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CALittleHooverPublic Hearing: 10:00 a.m.Evidence-Based Policing Strategies For Training and Professional Development
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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-
Staci Yutzie-Heintzman, Program Development Coordinator, Center for Policing Excellence, Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (Written Testimony)
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Stephen James, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, Washington State University (Written Testimony)
Training That Builds Trust and Empathy in Community-Police Relations-
Shawn Hill, Lieutenant, Santa Barbara Police Department (Written Testimony)
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Edward Maguire, Ph.D., Professor, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice; Director, Public Safety Innovation Lab, Arizona State University
Public CommentsPublic NoticeFOR 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.- Link: http://bit.ly/3py0Apc
- Phone Number: (888) 788-0099
- Webinar ID: 964-5733-2687
- Password: 508183
Add to your calendar
Thursday, March 11, 10 a.m.:- Link: http://bit.ly/2YAlkAY
- Phone Number: (888) 788-0099
- Webinar ID: 944-5055-4257
- Password: 257455
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 Training1. Testimony from witnesses on law enforcement training
2. Public commentVideo -
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February 252021Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training (Part 2)10 a.m.EventAgendaPublic Hearing on Law Enforcement TrainingThursday, February 25, 2021Join Online or By Phone Via ZoomOnline: http://bit.ly/3py0ApcWebinar ID: 964-5733-2687Password: 508183The hearing will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CALittleHooverPerspectives from Community Advocates
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Cephus “Uncle Bobby X” Johnson, Uncle of Oscar Grant, Public Speaker, and Social Justice Advocate (Written Testimony)
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Hans Menos, Vice President of Law Enforcement Initiatives, Center for Policing Equity (Written Testimony)
Perspectives from Law Enforcement-
Abdul Pridgen, Vice President, California Police Chiefs Association; Chief, Seaside Police Department (Written Testimony)
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Damon Kurtz, Vice President, Peace Officers Research Association of California; Police Officer, Fresno Police Department (Written Testimony)
Public NoticeFOR 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.- Link: http://bit.ly/3py0Apc
- Phone Number: (888) 788-0099
- Webinar ID: 964-5733-2687
- Password: 508183
Add to your calendar
Thursday, March 11, 10 a.m.:- Link: http://bit.ly/2YAlkAY
- Phone Number: (888) 788-0099
- Webinar ID: 944-5055-4257
- Password: 257455
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 Training1. Testimony from witnesses on law enforcement training
2. Public commentVideo -
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February 112021Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training (Part 1)10 a.m.EventAgendaPublic Hearing on Law Enforcement TrainingThursday, February 11, 2021Join Online or By Phone Via ZoomOnline: http://bit.ly/3iWqVeiWebinar ID: 949-9546-5685Password: 878330The hearing will also be livestreamed on the Commission's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CALittleHooverPublic 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 CommentsPublic NoticeFOR 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