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PO Box 81087
San Diego, CA 92138-1097
(619) 482-9544

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President

Jerry McCawley

Vice President

Secretary

Julie McCawley-Self

Treasurer

David Moreno

Executive Director

Skip Murphy

Director

*Cal Turley

*Denotes Past President

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Update 10-24-25

On October 24, 2025, the San Diego County Law Enforcement Foundation (SDCLEF) hosted a Calibre Press training titled “Reading People” for local law enforcement agencies. Held in the El Cajon Police Department’s Community Room, the session was led by Lt. Kelly Devoll of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. The free event included lunch to encourage networking among attendees.

Key topics covered:

Decoding body language
Active listening
Enhancing officer safety with nonverbal cues
Understanding how your own body language is perceived

Participants from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, Carlsbad Police Department, San Diego County Probation, and El Cajon Police Department gave high marks to both the content and the instructor, highlighting its practical value on the job.

This marks SDCLEF’s third sponsored training, and we look forward to welcoming even more local agencies in the future!

Update 1-31-25

On January 30–31, 2025, the San Diego County Law Enforcement Foundation (SDCLEF) sponsored a two-day leadership training course in partnership with Calibre Press, titled Finding the Leader in You. The course was led by Chief Steven Johnson of the Swansea Police Department Participants represented seven local law enforcement agencies:
Chula Vista Police Department
El Cajon Police Department
Escondido Police Department
Oceanside Police Department
San Diego Probation Department
San Diego Sheriff’s Office
San Diego Unified School District Police

The training was highly praised, with one officer describing it as “one of the best trainings I have been to in my 26 years as a cop.” Attendees credited the success of the course to Chief Johnson’s expertise and engaging presentation style. His use of humor and relatable stories helped participants reflect on their personal leadership styles and stay actively involved throughout the training.

SDCLEF extends a special thank you to the San Diego Police Department for hosting the event at Police Plaza. To foster networking and connection among participants, SDCLEF also provided lunch on both days.

Looking ahead, SDCLEF plans to offer additional training sessions on a semiannual basis to support the professional development of local law enforcement officers. Thank you to all our San Diego County partner agencies for participating—we look forward to welcoming even more agencies at our next training in October.

Update 7-19-24

On July 19th, 2024, the San Diego County Law Enforcement Foundation (SDCLEF) sponsored a training class in conjunction with Calibre Press entitled “Women in Command”. The training was presented by Captain Michelle Tavarez with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

The training participants came from 12 local law enforcement agencies: Carlsbad Police Department, Chula Vista Police Department, Coronado Police Department, El Cajon Police Department, Escondido Police Department, La Mesa Police Department, National City Police Department, San Diego Community College Police, San Diego Police Department, , San Diego Probation Department, San Diego Sheriff’s Office, and the San Diego Unified School District Police.

The training was well-received by the participants and several officers suggested the longer version of the class be offered next time as Captain Tavarez was so impactful and engaging. SDCLEF also provided lunch on-site to encourage networking of the participants.

SDCLEF would like to offer a special thanks to the San Diego Police Department for allowing us to use the space at Police Plaza and for assisting us in attaining POST certification for the participants.

SDCLEF hopes to offer additional training classes semiannually to support local law enforcement agencies in developing their officers through education. Thank you to all San Diego County partner agencies that participated.

We at the San Diego County Law Enforcement Foundation hope that all of you and your families are well and healthy. The pandemic has us behind on our normal schedule, but membership renewal letters will be sent out this week.

New Donations for More Scholarships

The San Diego County Law Enforcement Foundation is proud to announce that due to additional support from two local businesses we are now able to Guarantee Three Annual Scholarships with an additional Three Optional Scholarships also available. Scholarships are for $5,500.00 each.

Guaranteed Annual Scholarships

SDCLEF Funded Scholarship "In Memory of Geniene Logsdon"
SDCLEF Funded Scholarship "In Memory of Gary Paul"
SDCLEF Scholarship "Friends of Law Enforcement" Funded By Barona Resort & Casino and TerraCosta Consulting Group.

Optional Annual Scholarships

SDCLEF Funded Scholarship "In Honor of Founder Dr. Philip Gelber"
SDCLEF Funded Scholarship "In Honor of Founder Joe Payson"
SDCLEF Funded Scholarship "In Honor of Founder Geoff Moyle"

Below are photos of the presentations of endowment checks from representatives of Barona Resort & Casino And TerraCosta Consulting Group.

Jerika Edison	Jerry Mc Cawley
Community Relations Manager	Vice-President
Barona Resort & Casino	SDCLEF

Bob Smillie	Roy Cosan	Walt Crampton
Principal	President	Principal
TerraCosta Consulting Group	SDCLEF	TerraCosta Consulting Group

June 2018 Newsletter

Message from 2018 SDCLEF President Roy Cosan

Dear SDCLEF Members

I am writing to introduce myself as the new President of the SDCLEF. Roy Cosan, I have lived in the community for the past 20 years. I have been a member for a few years and I have been on the SDCLEF Board for the last 5 years.

I was drawn to the SDCLEF based on the mission to support Law Enforcement in San Diego County. We all know that the Law Enforcement Men and Women go to work each day to serve the community and protect us all from those that would do us harm. No matter what the situation they put the community ahead of themselves and their own families to serve and protect no matter what the disaster. Law Enforcement is under significant pressure from some in the media and your membership is a vote of support for local law enforcement.

You all know that the SCLEF is strictly a volunteer, 501c nonprofit. Our membership fees and fund raising efforts go to support the San Diego County Law Enforcement community in the form of equipment grants, Scholarships for officers graduate education and Financial Support for the families of fallen officers in the line of duty.

I was personally drawn to this organization because of the type of support the SDCLEF provides and the commitment of the people I have met in this organization and in law enforcement.

Thank you all for your membership and support. I will do my best to serve you in the execution of our shared mission and the local law enforcement community.

Respectfully,
Roy Cosan

Graduation for the 111th Regional Training Academy

Scheduled for August 17th, 2017 starting at 12:00pm, SDCLEF members are encouraged to attend the ceremony & support the special event for our new law enforcement officers. The graduation will be held at the Bob Hope Theater Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. Enter through the main entrance gate security will direct you to the theater.

SDCLEF Member Wine Sampling Event

Regretfully, we need to cancel the August 19, 2017 Wine Sampling Event at the Deputy Sheriff's Association in Poway. Those who paid for the event will receive a refund. Apologies to anyone who planned to attend. Please check back for a future event.
Best regards,
Ed Musgrove, President SDCLEF

Message to all members of the San Diego County Law Enforcement Foundation

With deep sorrow, but great pride, we wish to inform our members that a donation of $2,000 was made to the family of slain Officer Jonathan DeGuzman. The Board of the SDCLEF thanks all of the members for the support of the Foundation and the courageous Men and Women of Law Enforcement who risk their lives every day to protect the citizens of San Diego County.

San Diego Golf Classic

The SDCLEF held its third annual Golf Classic on Friday May 20, 2016 at the Riverwalk Golf Club in Mission Valley. It was another fun and successful fundraiser.

2015 Graduation Ceremony

Photo of Cal Turley, Deputy John Dozier and Sheriff William Gore.

During the graduation ceremonies of the 104th San Diego Regional Public Safety Training Institute the the Academic Achiever Award and a $200.00 gift certificate being presented to Deputy John Dozier of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department by SDCLEF Board Member Cal Turley.

2015 San Diego Golf Classic

The SDCLEF held its second annual Golf Classic on Friday April 17, 2015 at the Riverwalk Golf Club in Mission Valley.

Tour of the San Diego Regional Police Academy

Once again, the San Diego County Law Enforcement Foundation hosted a tour of the San Diego Regional Police Academy on Wednesday, May 28, 2014.

Members and guests were allowed to engage in police training exercises and examine sophisticated law enforcement equipment. Participation included an interactive video shoot / no shoot exercise, using the driving simulator, shooting some pepper balls and bean bags following a Less Lethal Weapons demonstration, and for some brave volunteers, testing the Taser. The K-9 and SWAT teams also provided informative demonstrations.

San Diego Central Jail Tour

On September 18th, 2013, the SDCLEF hosted a tour of the San Diego Central Jail facility. The group was welcomed by Sheriff Bill Gore and treated to a delicious dinner in the Officers' Dining Room. For dessert the kitchen staff prepared a cake decorated with the SDCLEF logo. The tour included Intake, Processing, Medical and a Housing Unit visit.

This was one of several special events that the Foundation sponsors throughout the year.

SDCLEF - Raising Money For Good Causes

Providing protection and safety for our families against violence, crime and law breaking citizens is the responsibility of our sheriffs and police officers. Sometimes their ability to do their job efficiently is hindered by lack of proper equipment or training within their department, which is usually the result of budgetary constraints.

The San Diego County Law Enforcement Foundation has funded many different programs and underwritten the cost of new equipment for San Diego County Police and Sheriff's Departments so that these public servants can perform their jobs safely and efficiently. Please see our Scholarships/Grants section for more information.