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CPCA & Mark43 Webinar

Thursday, June 11, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PDT)

Event Details

As part of CPCA’s commitment to providing members with timely education and practical leadership resources, we are pleased to offer a webinar in partnership with CPCA Partner Mark43 on Thursday, June 11th at 11 am. 
 
As artificial intelligence continues to rapidly emerge across public safety, California police chiefs are increasingly being asked to make high-stakes decisions about adoption, oversight, and security concerns, often before clear standards or best practices are established. This webinar is designed to help chiefs navigate those decisions with greater clarity, confidence, and awareness of the evolving legal and operational landscape.
 
In many agencies, AI is already being used informally by officers and staff, creating new considerations around oversight, compliance, transparency, and data security. Rather than focusing on technical details, this discussion will examine the key decision points shaping AI adoption in California policing today. From evolving state legislation such as SB 524 to growing expectations around accountability and public trust, chiefs must ensure that any use of AI is lawful, defensible, and aligned with agency values and community expectations.
 
This webinar will focus on five critical areas:

  • Operational Value - Where AI is already improving policing today, from case review to staffing efficiency
  • Legal Readiness & Compliance - The legal and compliance considerations California agencies should understand when evaluating AI
  • Human Oversight & Accountability - Ensuring humans, not algorithms, remain in control of AI-generated outputs
  • Transparency & Validation - Understanding how AI reaches conclusions and the confidence to explain those decisions in court
  • Data Stewardship & Security - What data is being used, how it’s protected, and what remains under your control

Drawing on real-world agency perspectives and emerging best practices, this webinar will provide practical guidance to help chiefs evaluate and govern AI responsibly, so they can move forward with confidence.
 
Join Captain Nathan Rowley from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, Zach Barden, Lead Product Manager at Mark43, and Kirstin Warner, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Mark43 for a productive conversation.

For More Information:

Kennedy Higgs
Kennedy Higgs
Member Engagement Coordinator California Police Chiefs Association (949)287-3022