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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 […]

Federal Advocacy

NDAA Amendments and PSOB Reform Take Center Stage

Law Enforcement-Related Amendments to the NDAA Proposed Every year, the House and Senate set defense authorization levels and policies in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Because the NDAA is […]

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2026 Conference Registration

Registration is officially LIVE! Join us November 19–21 at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, NV—we can’t wait to see you there!

State Advocacy

Capitol Update: Advocacy Continues During Summer Recess

The final weeks before the July 2 policy committee deadline were among the busiest of the legislative year, as every bill that advanced to the opposite house was required to […]

Federal Advocacy

Congress Advances PTSD, Public Safety, and Housing Legislation

Senate Passage of PTSD Legislation This month, the Senate unanimously passed a package of five law enforcement-related bills, including the PORAC-endorsed Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Act (S. 825). Led […]

Support Detective Carpenter After His Aggressive Cancer Diagnosis

Bill is a loving husband, father, and loyal friend. He is a dedicated police detective who has served his community since 2014. In April of this year, Bill was diagnosed with aggressive liver cancer, and life changed for him and his family in an instant.

Help Fund a Paradise Sgt Struck by DUI Driver

For 20 years, Sergeant John Alvies has dedicated his life to serving and protecting our community of Paradise. A decorated officer, detective and training coordinator, he has been an invaluable part of our department and a mentor, leader and friend to countless people along the way.

Pomona Police Detective Family In Need

Today, we are asking law enforcement officers, associations, agencies, and supporters throughout California to stand with Pomona Police Detective Steve Prentice, his wife, Los Angeles Police Sergeant Vanessa Prentice, and their family following a devastating accident involving their 17-year-old son, Brayden.

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August at the Capitol: The Home Stretch

NDAA Amendments and PSOB Reform Take Center Stage

2026 Conference Registration

Capitol Update: Advocacy Continues During Summer Recess

Congress Advances PTSD, Public Safety, and Housing Legislation

Support Detective Carpenter After His Aggressive Cancer Diagnosis

Help Fund a Paradise Sgt Struck by DUI Driver

Pomona Police Detective Family In Need

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