Peace Officers Research Association of California
The PORAC 2023 Symposium will be held in Monterey, at the Portola Hotel & Spa . We will have a series of experts in varying fields. They will be providing […]
All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Peace Officers Relief & Education Foundation. POREF was established to educate peace officers and the general public on law enforcement related issues […]
There was a leak Tuesday afternoon of sensitive personal information through the California DOJ’s Firearms Dashboard Portal, Assault Weapon Registry, Handguns Certified for Sale, Dealer Record of Sale, Firearms Certificate […]
PORAC is deeply concerned with SB 1273 as this bill presents serious obstacles for our officers seeking to protect and serve the most vulnerable among us, our children.
President Biden Issues Executive Order, Bringing Some of California’s Landmark Law Enforcement Policies to the Federal Level
Fund a Hero is the in-house fundraising platform of the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), specifically developed for law enforcement, by law enforcement. It is free to use for PORAC’s members and, unlike other crowdfunding platforms, charges no fees for launching a campaign. PORAC makes no profit from the fundraisers, meaning that 100% of the proceeds go to the officer or family in need.
On March 15, 2023, Police Officer David Turner passed away after a courageous battle with cancer that he developed as a tenured officer with the Sacramento Police Department. He proudly served the City of Sacramento for three decades in many specialty positions including the department’s Mounted Unit and most recently in the Sacramento Police Department Bomb Squad (EOD).
The Mariposa County Deputy Sheriff's Association has been hit hard with bad news recently. Not one but two of it's members are battling cancer issues. Custodial Deputy Nick Osenbaugh has been battling medical issues for months now but was recently diagnosed with at least one form of cancer. Deputy Jose Garcia is also taking time to help his wife, Bionca, with her battle with cancer.
On Tuesday, January 31st, the officer was on patrol in a residential neighborhood near Rose and Mitchell Avenue when a neighbor stopped him to report a suspicious person in the area. A short time later, investigators say the officer located the suspicious person and attempted to contact him when he was gunned down.
