Peace Officers Research Association of California

AB 1383 Advances to the Senate

AB 1383, PORAC’s co-sponsored bill with the California Professional Firefighters addressing recruitment and retention challenges in public safety, is advancing. After being introduced last year, the bill passed the Assembly […]

Federal Advocacy

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Reform and De-Escalation Policy Update

PSOB Reform Bill Introduced Members of the House and Senate introduced companion bills this month to reform the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) Program. The Officer John Barnes and Chief […]

Federal Advocacy

February Fly-In Recap and Congressional Advocacy

February Fly-In PORAC’s recent trip to Washington, D.C. offered valuable opportunities to share the unique perspectives, needs, and experiences of California peace officers at the federal level. During the first […]

State Advocacy

Federal Fallout: ICE Shootings Shift the Conversation in Sacramento

The second year of California’s legislative session is off to a charged start. A pair of fatal shootings by federal immigration agents in Minnesota involving ICE have reignited debates over […]

State Advocacy

2026 Session Opens with Momentum at the Capitol

January 5 marked the official start of the 2026 California legislative session, and you can feel the energy in and around the State Capitol. The halls are busy again with […]

Sergeant Jason Whelen Family Support Fund

On Tuesday, February 24th, Sergeant Jason Whelen of the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office suffered a medical emergency while on duty. Despite immediate and extensive life-saving efforts, Sergeant Whelen tragically passed away.

Honoring Inspector Estrada – Support his Family

On February 15, 2026, Code Compliance Inspector Humberto Estrada passed away due to health complications. Inspector Estrada served with San Diego Transit Enforcement for the past year, where he was a valued member of the team. He was also a proud member of PORAC, demonstrating his commitment to the law enforcement profession and to supporting his fellow officers.

Honoring SEBA President, Sergeant Grant Ward – Support His Family

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our SEBA President and PORAC Board Member, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Sgt. Grant Ward, who courageously battled cancer and passed peacefully on February 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife, daughters, and family.

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AB 1383 Advances to the Senate

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Reform and De-Escalation Policy Update

February Fly-In Recap and Congressional Advocacy

Federal Fallout: ICE Shootings Shift the Conversation in Sacramento

2026 Session Opens with Momentum at the Capitol

Sergeant Jason Whelen Family Support Fund

Honoring Inspector Estrada – Support his Family

Honoring SEBA President, Sergeant Grant Ward – Support His Family

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Honoring the Fallen, Expanding the Legacy: Inside the California Peace Officers Memorial Foundation

Planning for a Secure Future: The PORAC Retiree Medical Trust with Terry Moore

The Path Forward: 2025 Legislative Recap and 2026 Priorities with Randy Perry

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

What They’re Saying: PORAC Releases Updated Policy Platform

PORAC Applauds Passage of HALT Fentanyl Act to Combat the Devastating Synthetic Opioid Crisis

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