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Critical Leadership Issues in Policing | Winters | April 2026

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM (PDT) to Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM (PDT)

Critical Leadership Issues in Policing (CLIP) develops the strategic judgment, perspective, and confidence required to navigate the complex legal, operational, and organizational challenges in policing. The session blends expert instruction, case-based learning, and facilitated dialogue to examine current and emerging issues from a police executive perspective. 

Participants integrate the concepts of constitutional purpose, critical thinking, and strategic decision-making under pressure to examine executive leadership domains including risk, ambiguity, administrative discipline, political dynamics, labor relations, and community concerns, while applying principled leadership practices to lead policing organizations with clarity and confidence.

This course is a part of our Executive Leadership Certification Program. Learn more here.


POST Course Information
Course Control Number: 1137-11220-25-002 Plan Type: IV - travel & per diem reimbursement

Hotel Information
A room block has been reserved for this course. Details and the link to book will be included in your confirmation e-mail.

Read Instructor Bios Here


Do you have questions about the course content, and if it's right for you? Our Professional Development Committee is here to help! The Committee Contact for this course is Assistant Chief Luis Torres (510) 577-3247

Registration Options

Credits Price
Member Registration
Pricing breakdown: $500 POST tuition & $195 CPCA admin fee

Includes: Coffee each morning, a hosted networking reception on the first day, and lunch on the second day
1.00 (CPCA Event) $695.00
Non-Member Registration
Pricing breakdown: $795 ($500 POST tuition & $250 CPCA admin fee)

Includes: Coffee each morning, a hosted networking reception on the first day, and lunch on the second day
1.00 (CPCA Event) $795.00

For More Information:

Izze Uvalle
Izze Uvalle
Program Support Coordinator California Police Chiefs Association (619)630-8317