In 1958, a group of law enforcement officers met and formed the Western Colorado Peace Officer Association.  Since that time, WCPOA has provided training to thousands of officers and support staff at their semi-annual conferences.   The Spring Conference is held in Grand Junction, and the location of the fall conference is rotated throughout Western Colorado. WCPOA conferences provide training along with networking opportunities.

Membership is open to full-time peace officers, special agents of railroad companies, district attorneys, dispatchers, federal agents, fire department investigators, and support staff of the above listed agencies.  We welcome membership from all over Colorado, as well as surrounding states.

The Board is already at work on details of the upcoming Spring 2010 Conference.  Conference dates and speakers will be posted after they are confirmed. 

Our Fall 2009 Conference was held in Craig on September 10th and 11th.  CSP Sergeant John Hahn provided training on Public Information for the Road Officer.  His presentation gave officers a basic understanding of what information they can release and how to meet the needs of the press during critical incidents.  Deputy John Williams, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, discussed officer survival and understanding criminal tattoos. 

WCPOA is dedicated to providing great training at minimal costs.  If you have suggestions for future conferences, please contact one of our board members. 

WCPOA Board