Police Executives and the Administration of Employee Discipline

Sunday, October 19, 2025

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM MT

Location: Mile High Ballroom 1EF, Colorado Convention Center

Employee discipline is a cornerstone of accountability and essential for building a high-performing, ethical, and legally sound public safety organization. Yet, there is no universal approach and limited training on how to manage discipline effectively. This session will offer attendees a thoughtful, nuanced, and strategic framework through engaging, practical discussions with experienced police chiefs. The chiefs will candidly share common pitfalls, lessons learned from arbitration and similar administrative hearings, and strategies to enhance executive skills for confidently articulating and defending disciplinary decisions. Attendees will also explore approaches to achieving fair and effective outcomes that support organizational integrity and leadership credibility.

Submitter and Speaker(s)

Kevin Townsend

Captain
Riverside Police Department
Riverside, California, United States

Speaker(s)

Jason Benites

Chief
Oxnard Police Department
Oxnard, California, United States
Larry Gonzalez

Chief
Riverside Police Department
Riverside, California, United States
Jamie Knox

Chief
Walnut Creek Police Department
Walnut Creek, California, United States