Introducing PORAC’s New Vice President

Introducing PORAC’s New Vice President

We are pleased to announce that Ben Therriault has been elected as PORAC’s new vice president. He is a sergeant with the Richmond Police Department and has been the Richmond […]

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Joint Letter on Retail Theft

On behalf of the California Police Chiefs Association (CPCA) and the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), we write to respectfully share our concerns with proposed amendments to the […]

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PORAC’s Letter to the UC Board of Regents

As a partner in advocating for and maintaining the safety of California university campuses, we are alarmed by the deterioration of peacefully organized protests into violence in recent days.

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PORAC’s Letter to CSU Board of Trustees

As a partner in advocating for and maintaining the safety of California university campuses, we are alarmed by the deterioration of peacefully organized protests into violence in recent days.

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West Coast Law Enforcement Coalition Returns to D.C. to Advocate for Solutions to Nationwide Recruitment & Retention Challenges

Washington, D.C. – The West Coast Law Enforcement Coalition will be returning to Washington D.C. from Monday, April 29 through Wednesday, May 1, to advocate for commonsense public safety reforms […]

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Introducing PORAC’s New Vice President
Joint Letter on Retail Theft
PORAC’s Letter to the UC Board of Regents
PORAC’s Letter to CSU Board of Trustees
West Coast Law Enforcement Coalition Returns to D.C. to Advocate for Solutions to Nationwide Recruitment & Retention Challenges

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Vacaville Officer Matt Bowen

Vacaville Officer Matt Bowen

Officer Matthew Bowen passed away after a fatal collision during his tour of duty. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

Support Deputy Elizabeth Ramos in her battle against breast cancer

Support Deputy Elizabeth Ramos in her battle against breast cancer

The Santa Clara County Correctional Peace Officers Association (SCCCPOA) are reaching out to our community for support as one of our own, Deputy Elizabeth Ramos, courageously battles breast cancer.

Covina Police Officer Critically Injured

Covina Police Officer Critically Injured

We are requesting your help in supporting Covina Police Officer Jesse Gutierrez and his family.  On May 6, 2024, Officer Gutierrez had responded to a call for service that lead to a police pursuit.  While protecting the community on this call, Officer Gutierrez was involved in a traffic collision in Covina

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S7 E3 Campus Protests: The Police Perspective

This episode focuses on the recent college campus unrest and the unique challenges faced by university police departments in maintaining safety and order when peaceful protests turn violent. In this […]

S7 E2 Honoring Our Fallen Officers

In this episode, we were joined by Mark Nichols and Juan Viramontes from the California Peace Officers’ Memorial…

S7 E1 Standing Up for Officer Privacy Rights

In this season’s first episode – Standing Up for Officer Privacy Rights Against DOJ Forced Gender Disclosure…

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