2024 Voter Guide

2024 Voter Guide

Election season is upon us, and your vote is more important than ever. At PORAC, we take pride in endorsing candidates who are committed to protecting public safety across California.

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West Coast Law Enforcement Coalition Applauds Advancement of Social Security Fairness Act in Congress

West Coast Law Enforcement Coalition Applauds Advancement of Social Security Fairness Act in Congress

Washington, D.C. – The West Coast Coalition, representing rank-and-file law enforcement officers from California, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, and Alaska, is celebrating a monumental achievement for public servants across the country […]

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Newly Released 2023 CA DOJ Police Staffing Numbers Confirm California’s Ongoing Shortage of Sworn Officers

Newly Released 2023 CA DOJ Police Staffing Numbers Confirm California’s Ongoing Shortage of Sworn Officers

Sacramento, CA — Last month, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) published a research brief on the current state of law enforcement staffing shortages in California. The brief […]

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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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2024 Voter Guide
West Coast Law Enforcement Coalition Applauds Advancement of Social Security Fairness Act in Congress
Newly Released 2023 CA DOJ Police Staffing Numbers Confirm California’s Ongoing Shortage of Sworn Officers
Introducing PORAC’s New Vice President
Joint Letter on Retail Theft

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.

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Help Officer Kahue Beat Leukemia

Help Officer Kahue Beat Leukemia

On April 24th, Officer Marc Kahue fell ill at work and was brought to Kaiser Vallejo's ER for a series of blood work and other tests. Two days later, he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

San Diego PD Lt Brian Avera diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer

San Diego PD Lt Brian Avera diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer

SDPD Lt. Brian Avera is 42 years old and just recently diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Brian's cancer has spread to his liver and lungs, and he has been given a short time frame to live. Brian's is a fighter who is seeking aggressive medical treatment to spend more time with his family.

Ventura Co Professional POA Deputy Dominguez

Ventura Co Professional POA Deputy Dominguez

Approximately three months ago, Kevin became seriously and unexpectedly ill at work and he had to be rushed to the hospital emergency room by his coworkers who found him slumped over on a breakroom floor. In the ensuing days after he was admitted into the hospital, medical personnel conducted an untold number of medical tests. After several days, Kevin was ultimately diagnosed with necrotizing pancreatitis.

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Prop 47 Reform: Addressing California’s Retail Theft Crisis

In this month’s episode, President Brian Marvel and our new Vice President Ben Therriault sit down with Legislative Advocate Randy Perry and Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper to discuss the ongoing efforts to reform Prop 47 and address the alarming rise in organized retail theft in California.

S7 E3 Campus Protests: The Police Perspective

This episode focuses on the recent college campus unrest and the unique challenges faced by university police…

S7 E2 Honoring Our Fallen Officers

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

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