Peace Officers Research Association of California

KCRA 3: Women are still underrepresented in law enforcement. An effort is underway to change that

During Women’s History Month, PORAC President Brian Marvel discussed efforts to boost recruitment and retention of women in law enforcement, with 49 California agencies aiming for 30% female officers by […]

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Research Demonstrates Importance of Supporting Female Representation in Law Enforcement

PORAC’s latest brief highlights the urgent need to break down barriers for women in law enforcement and build a more inclusive, effective public safety workforce.

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California’s Leading Law Enforcement Associations Announce New Legislation to Improve Analysis of Bias in Policing

California law enforcement groups support A.B. 284 to improve RIPA by refining data collection, adding peer review, and ensuring balanced representation for more accurate, actionable analysis of bias in policing.

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HR 82 Frequently Asked Questions

The Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82), signed into law on January 5, 2025, marks a historic victory for public servants by eliminating the WEP and GPO.

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New Research Highlights Importance of Investing in Mental Health Resources for Law Enforcement

New research brief shedding light on the mental health challenges faced by law enforcement officers and offering actionable solutions to support their well-being.

Standing with Nick: Join Us in Supporting His Recovery

DA Investigator Nick Conrad, recently experienced a medical emergency. After suffering a seizure on duty, further testing revealed that he faces a cancer diagnosis.

Stand With Seth

Redlands Police Officer Seth Franklin was diagnosed with Stage 3 melanoma cancer on his left forearm in September of 2022. He has courageously fought cancer for two and half years. His cancer eventually progressed to stage 4 and ultimately took his life April 6th, 2025.

Small Town Officer Slain

It is with profound sadness that we announce that Officer Osmar Rodarte of the Marysville Police Department lost his life in the line of duty. He worked for Marysville for two years. He was only 27 years old. Marysville Police Department is a small agency in Northern California's central valley with only 17 sworn officers.

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KCRA 3: Women are still underrepresented in law enforcement. An effort is underway to change that

Research Demonstrates Importance of Supporting Female Representation in Law Enforcement

California’s Leading Law Enforcement Associations Announce New Legislation to Improve Analysis of Bias in Policing

HR 82 Frequently Asked Questions

New Research Highlights Importance of Investing in Mental Health Resources for Law Enforcement

Standing with Nick: Join Us in Supporting His Recovery

Stand With Seth

Small Town Officer Slain

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Head Trauma in Law Enforcement: The Missing Piece in Officer Wellness

Breaking Barriers: Women Strengthening Modern Policing

A POST Guide to the Officer Decertification Process

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We Need Your Help – Tell the Community College Board to Support Peace Officers on Campus

PORAC Responds to President Biden’s State of the Union Address

Leading Law Enforcement Organizations Endorse Sacramento District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert for California Attorney General

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