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2024 CALFIA Symposium
August 14-16, 2024
 
Santa Ana College
1530 W 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706 
(click the address for a map)

Important update for the 2024 Symposium:
Training sessions are approved for POST certification
 

About the Symposium & CALFIA

Important update for the 2024 Symposium:
Training sessions are approved for POST certification

The California Force Instructors Association (CALFIA) Symposium will be held from August 14-16, 2024 on the Santa Ana College, 1530 W 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706. (click the address for a map)

This important educational and networking event is open to CALFIA members. In addition, the Conference invites pre-approved companies and organizations to sponsor and exhibit. The Conference draws an expected 250-300 attendees. Attendees range from the highest law enforcement executive to first responder, including chiefs, assistant/deputy chiefs, supervisors, force instructors, internal affairs investigators and officers).

The Conference provides a wealth of specialized training, education and social networking opportunities:

• 10 hours of POST certified training, demonstration and education
• Networking with colleagues and law enforcement associates
• Engage in training for modern day policing
• Participation in social events
• Meals are included - breakfasts (3) and lunch (1)

CALFIA was formed to develop balanced and educated Use of Force Instructors, by providing training and resources and partnering within our regions. 

CALFIA’s mission and vision is that all Use of Force Instructors be competent and accountable to their agency, profession, and the communities they serve. These instructors train front-line law enforcement personnel to provide the level of service we all deserve.

CALFIA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) affirmed organization in the State of California.

Agenda/Schedule

The Symposium agenda below is subject to change.  Open mat session will be added to the agenda soon.

Training

Important update for the 2024 Symposium:

Training Session Topics

• Perishable Skills    
• Arrest and Control
• Use of Force/Decertification    
• Use of Force
• Strategic Communications    
• Legal Updates

24 hours of California POST certified training offered (10 of which focuses on perishable skills)

Current Confirmed Sessions and Speakers

• Special Remarks
  Sheriff Don Barnes, Orange County

• Police Use of Force Reform / Decertification
  Sheriff Chad Bianco, Riverside County
  Jody David Armour, Professor of Law, University of Southern California, Gould School of Law
  Nathan Hochman, Former Federal Prosecutor, U.S. Assistant Attorney General
  Michael Gennaco, Founding Principal, OIR Group; Former Chief Attorney, Office of Independent Review, Los Angeles County

• Common Uses of Force
  Jason Louis, CEO and Co-Founder, The Briefing Room      

• Public Order Use of Force
  Captain Spencer Fomby (Ret), Consultant, Law Enforcement Tactical Consultants (LETC)

• Taser Tactics and Training Issues
  Captain Greg Meyer (Ret), Los Angeles Police Department

• How is 835a PC Being Taught?
  Scott Savage, Founder and Lead Instructor, Savage Training Group   

• Legal Update for Command Staff
  Phil Downs, Partner/Police Defense Attorney,  Cholakian & Associates                            

• Control Techniques - Japanese Metropolitan Police
  David Demurjian, General Counsel, California Force Instructors Association / CALFIA                       

• How Police Departments Can Use Data to Avoid Consent Decrees
  Bob Scales, CEO, Police Strategies

• Practical Applications
  Jay Wadsworth, Director of Combatives/Lead Instructor, Effective Fitness Combatives
  Nathan Mendes, College of the Siskiyous Police Academy
  Taybren Lee, Member, USA Judo P3 Task Force   

• Ceiling Effect Threshold
  Darrell Ross, PhD, Professor & Department Head, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice, Valdosta State University

• Strategic Communications
  Sergeant Marlon Marrache (Ret), Senior Instructor, Savage Training Group; Police Procedures Expert, BLU Consulting
  Sergeant James Tacchini, San Francisco Police Department; Senior Instructor, Savage Training Group

Registration

Important update for the 2024 Symposium:
Training sessions are approved for POST certification

Click to register here.

Registration is open to CALFIA members. The single rate for the Symposium is $375 per member.

The Symposium registration includes the following:

• Badge
• 10 hours of POST certified training, demonstration and education
• Networking with colleagues and law enforcement associates
• Engage in training for modern day policing
• Participation in social events
• Meals - breakfasts (3) and lunch (1)

Location & Accommodations

Santa Ana College

1530 W 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Phillips Hall Theater / Dunlap Hall / Cook Center  

Parking. The Symposium has secured complimentary day parking on campus for registered attendees. Parking instructions will be provided prior to the Symposium.     

Hotel Accommodations

Hotel Fera Anaheim / DoubleTree by Hilton
100 The City Drive, Orange CA 92868
855-605-0318
Hotel Website – Hilton Hotel Fera Anaheim

The Symposium has secured a block of hotel rooms at the Hotel Fera Anaheim at an affordable group rate of $139.00 per night + tax.

The hotel is located 3 miles from the Santa Ana College Campus.

Upon completion of the online registration, the attendee will receive a link to the reserved group room block reservation site in their registration confirmation email.

Nearby Transportation Centers:

• John Wayne / Santa Ana / Orange County Airport (SNA): 9 miles
• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): 37 miles
• Long Beach Airport (LGB): 18 miles
• AMTRAK Station: 2 miles
   

Sponsors & Exhibitors

Join more 250+ force instructors / law enforcement professionals at the CALFIA Symposium.  Click here to download the Exhibitor & Sponsorship Prospectus.

Over 30 sponsors and exhibitors are expected to participate in the 2024 Symposium representing products and services which are critical to this specific segment of the law enforcement community.  Networking and exhibition opportunities are unique and unsurpassed in value as representatives are given the opportunity to display products and services during the exhibition, and network with all attendees during meals and social events. Sponsors and exhibitors are also invited to attend training sessions.