Time to Register! CPOC & CPOC Foundation 2026 Statewide Conference
December 2-4, 2026
CPOC and CPOC Foundation are excited to announce the opening of registration for our upcoming 2026 Statewide Conference ACCOUNTABILITY WITH PURPOSE | SAFETY WITH VISION! The conference will be held in Monterey, CA from December 2-4, 2026
Join us for this statewide training conference focused on the challenging yet rewarding work probation does every day – protecting communities while creating real pathways for people to change.
Today’s probation goes beyond checklists and compliance. It is smart accountability, meaningful rehabilitation, and lasting public safety. Much of this impact happens behind the headlines: in crimes prevented, lives redirected, victims spared, and safer communities. This conference is an opportunity to elevate the profession beyond the day-to-day tasks and recognizing the broader impact probation has on individuals, communities, and public safety. Attendees will also have opportunities to network and learn about strategies that support the wellness, resilience, and professional growth of probation professionals themselves.
Dates: December 2-4, 2026
Cost: $650
Conference Location:
Monterey Convention Center
1 Portola Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940
Hotel Location:
Monterey Marriott (located next to
conference venue)
350 Calle Principal
Monterey, CA 93940
Link to Reserve Room: HERE
Discounted Room Rate: $194 a night (not including local/state tax or fees) The deadline to book under the discounted conference rate is November 11, 2026 or until sold out.
Conference Registration:
Schedule of Events:
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December 2, 2026 |
8:30am – 5:00pm |
General Sessions, Breakouts, Exhibitor Hall |
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December 3, 2026 |
8:30am – 5:00pm |
General Sessions, Breakouts, Exhibitor Hall |
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December 4, 2026 |
8:00am – 12:00pm |
General Sessions |
Note: schedule is subject to change*
*Full Conference Agenda to be released in August 2026
For more information visit our Conference Webpage and for questions please contact conference@cpoc.org
Items to include in this newsletter
Understanding and Addressing Implicit Bias in the Justice System
Implicit bias is the automatic association we make between groups of people and stereotypes about those groups. None of us are immune to this and under certain conditions, these automatic associations can influence behavior, making people respond in biased ways even when they are not explicitly prejudiced. This training will demonstrate that it is possible to mend the harm that racial stereotypes do to our minds and our public safety and offer ways to address it.
Instructor: Dr. Jennifer R. Jones-Damis, PsyD, LPC
California Legislative Process
This course will focus on “how a bill becomes a law” but also why it’s important to probation and your local planning. The training will cover the basic process as well as strategic concepts used historically and legislative trends that matter to the industry. This on-demand training will aim to peel back some of the layers how and why things happen that impact your day to day work. The course will cover both legislation as well as the state budget process using probation issues as the focus. The course is designed for anyone in probation but most useful for those involved in implement new laws or conduct legislative reviews.
Instructor: Karen Pank
Cost: $45.00 ($37.50 STC Reimbursable)
STC Number: 00963411 (2 STC Hour)