Police Training

Police Training

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Overview

The Little Hoover Commission is examining the development of training standards for California’s law enforcement community.  

Lawmakers established the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) in 1959 to set minimum selection and training standards for California law enforcement agencies. Agency participation in the POST program is voluntary, though 92 percent of California’s nearly 700 law enforcement agencies participate. The POST Commission also offers a number of tools and services for participating agencies and issues professional certificates to recognize peace officer achievement and proficiency.

Each year, lawmakers introduce new legislation to amend training requirements for peace officers and clarify training priorities for the POST Commission. Given lawmakers ongoing interest in ensuring California peace officers receive adequate and appropriate training, with this study the Commission will:

  • Review and analyze existing training requirements for California peace officers.
  • Consider how current training requirements align with the responsibilities of peace officers in the field.
  • Review the process for amending peace officer training requirements.
If you would like more information regarding this study, please contact Tamar Foster at tamar.foster@lhc.ca.gov or at (916) 445-2125. To be notified electronically of meetings, events, or when the review is complete, please subscribe to Little Hoover Commission updates: https://bit.ly/LittleHooverNews 
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  • 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
     

    Add to Calendar: https://evt.mx/mvcJMjAF

    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)
     
    Add to your calendar: https://evt.mx/364Ofues
    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
     
     
    Add to your calendar: https://evt.mx/3T05Zc3A 
    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
March 11
2021
Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training (Part 3)
10 a.m. Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom Online: http://bit.ly/2YAlkAY Webinar ID: 944-5055-4257 Password: 257455
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
 

Add to Calendar: https://evt.mx/mvcJMjAF

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. Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom Online: http://bit.ly/3py0Apc Webinar ID: 964-5733-2687 Password: 508183
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)
 
Add to your calendar: https://evt.mx/364Ofues
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. Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom Online: http://bit.ly/3iWqVei Webinar ID: 949-9546-5685 Password: 878330
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
 
 
Add to your calendar: https://evt.mx/3T05Zc3A 
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
  • 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
     

    Add to Calendar: https://evt.mx/mvcJMjAF

    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)
     
    Add to your calendar: https://evt.mx/364Ofues
    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
     
     
    Add to your calendar: https://evt.mx/3T05Zc3A 
    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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March 11
2021
Public Hearing on Law Enforcement Training (Part 3)
10 a.m. Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom Online: http://bit.ly/2YAlkAY Webinar ID: 944-5055-4257 Password: 257455
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
 

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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.

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Thursday, March 11, 10 a.m.:

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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. Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom Online: http://bit.ly/3py0Apc Webinar ID: 964-5733-2687 Password: 508183
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)
 
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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. Join Online or By Phone Via Zoom Online: http://bit.ly/3iWqVei Webinar ID: 949-9546-5685 Password: 878330
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
 
 
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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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