Peace Officers Research Association of California

New Research Shows Police Staffing Shortages Lead to Longer Emergency Response Times, Forcing Californians in Crisis to Wait for Help

Sacramento, CA – Today, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) released new research showing the detrimental impact that ongoing law enforcement staffing shortages are having on response times […]

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2026 POREF Open

It’s time to golf for good! Registration is officially open for the 2026 POREF Open on April 9 at Eagle Springs Golf Course in Friant.

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SB 627 Is A Dangerous Deception That Betrays California’s Immigrant Communities and Sacrifices Local Law Enforcement

Sacramento, CA — Today, President Brian R. Marvel, President of the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), which represents over 87,000 public safety members and more than 960 associations, […]

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PORAC Endorses Antonio Villaraigosa and Chad Bianco for California Governor

PORAC announced its endorsements for California Governor: Democrat Antonio Villaraigosa and Republican Chad Bianco.

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73rd Annual Conference Installation Dinner Entertainment Announced

This year we welcome Tom Papa as our entertainment for the Installation Dinner. With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic […]

Support Javier’s biggest fight against Cancer

For the last 23 years, Supervising Corrections Officer (SCO) Javier Robles has dedicated his life to serving and protecting others — standing watch through long nights, supporting his fellow officers, and treating every person he encountered with fairness and respect. Now, it’s our turn to stand by him.

A Mother’s Strength: Conquering Cancer Together

Sergeant Renee Menchaca has spent 23 years serving the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office with honor, grit, and heart.

Support the Family of Deputy Andrew Nunez

Deputy Andrew Nunez was responding to a call of a man with a gun when he was shot by an armed suspect upon arrival. Fellow deputies and paramedics provided lifesaving aid, but despite their efforts, Deputy Nunez succumbed to his injuries.

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New Research Shows Police Staffing Shortages Lead to Longer Emergency Response Times, Forcing Californians in Crisis to Wait for Help

2026 POREF Open

SB 627 Is A Dangerous Deception That Betrays California’s Immigrant Communities and Sacrifices Local Law Enforcement

PORAC Endorses Antonio Villaraigosa and Chad Bianco for California Governor

73rd Annual Conference Installation Dinner Entertainment Announced

Support Javier’s biggest fight against Cancer

A Mother’s Strength: Conquering Cancer Together

Support the Family of Deputy Andrew Nunez

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Who Is a Peace Officer? Parsing Penal Code 830 with POST’s Manny Alvarez

Setting the Record Straight on SB 627

What’s Next for CalPERS: PORAC’s Endorsed Candidates

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We Need Your Help – Tell the Community College Board to Support Peace Officers on Campus

PORAC Responds to President Biden’s State of the Union Address

Leading Law Enforcement Organizations Endorse Sacramento District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert for California Attorney General

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