Advocating for California's use of Force Subject matter experts
Providing Resources and Networking for Law Enforcement Use of Force Trainers
OUR MISSION
As a non-profit organization in California, our mission is to develop balanced and educated Use of Force Instructors. We do this by providing training and resources and partnering within our regions.
Our 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.
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2025 CALFIA Use of Force Conference
August 6-8, 2025 , 08:00 – 17:00 hours.
Napa Valley College
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway
Napa, California 94558
CALFIA members - $375
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