Peace Officers Research Association of California
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!
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 […]
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 […]
PORAC’s new PEPRA report highlights the impact of California’s two-tiered retirement system on public safety staffing and outlines how AB 1383 would help strengthen recruitment and retention efforts statewide.
West Coast Law Enforcement Coalition Advocacy Members of PORAC’s Board of Directors, the Washington Council of Police & Sheriffs (WACOPS), and the Oregon Coalition of Police & Sheriffs (ORCOPS) traveled […]
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.
For the past 20 years, Gail has proudly served the community through the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office with professionalism, integrity, and compassion. Beyond the badge, Gail is a devoted husband, father, partner, and friend who has always placed family and service above all else.
6 years ago, the Fuentes family was devastated to find out their 8-month-old daughter, Emma, was diagnosed with stage 4 high risk neuroblastoma, with less than a 2% chance of survival. The cancer caused various complications, which included total loss of vision and 50% loss of hearing. Through two years of hospital treatment, Emma's cancer went into remission for four years.
For the past 22 years, Sergeant Tye Hockett has proudly served the citizens of Lake County through the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. On the evening of June 25, Tye suffered a sudden and unexpected heart attack at just 52 years old. After collapsing at home, his family immediately called 911 and began lifesaving efforts until emergency responders arrived. Tye went into cardiac arrest and required CPR, advanced life support, and defibrillation before his heartbeat was restored.
