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Congress Weighs New Restrictions on ALPR Technology

Automated License Plate Readers In recent months, automated license plate readers (ALPRs) have drawn significant attention on Capitol Hill. In May, lawmakers unsuccessfully sought to add an amendment to the […]

State Advocacy

From the Governor’s Desk to What Comes Next

With the 2025–2026 Legislative Session complete and Governor Newsom’s final actions in, PORAC is closing out another two years of advocacy on behalf of California’s rank-and-file public safety professionals and […]

State Advocacy

PORAC Closes Out the Legislative Session

With the 2025–2026 Legislative Session concluded, attention now turns to the Governor’s desk. The Governor has until September 30 to act on legislation sent to him, either by signing a […]

Federal Advocacy

PSOB Reform Advances and DOJ Leadership Confirmed

Senate Unanimously Passes PSOB Reform Bill The Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) program serves as a critical lifeline for the families of fallen law enforcement officers. However, longstanding administrative inefficiencies […]

State Advocacy

August at the Capitol: The Home Stretch

With the Legislature back in Sacramento, the final month of the 2025-26 Legislative Session is officially underway. Over the next several weeks, lawmakers will negotiate amendments, move bills through the […]

Help SDPD Detective David Judge

For 12.5 years, San Diego Police Department Detective David Judge has dedicated his life to serving others. In January 2021, everything changed when he contracted COVID-19. After initially returning to work, his condition progressively worsened until he was forced onto medical leave. David was eventually diagnosed with Long COVID, leaving him with a constant, unyielding daily headache he has battled for five years, alongside severe chronic migraines.

Support for Officer Vazquez and Family

It is with heavy hearts that the Azusa Police Officers Association shares the heartbreaking news that, after a long and courageous battle with an autoimmune disorder, Officer Vazquez’s wife passed away.

Support Corporal Matthew Harper in His Fight Against Cancer

Corporal Matthew Harper has dedicated the past 26 years of his life to serving as a law enforcement officer, including more than six years with the Menifee Police Department. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to serving his community, protecting others, and supporting the people around him.

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Congress Weighs New Restrictions on ALPR Technology

From the Governor’s Desk to What Comes Next

PORAC Closes Out the Legislative Session

PSOB Reform Advances and DOJ Leadership Confirmed

August at the Capitol: The Home Stretch

Help SDPD Detective David Judge

Support for Officer Vazquez and Family

Support Corporal Matthew Harper in His Fight Against Cancer

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