Peace Officers Research Association of California

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.

Press Releases

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 […]

Press Releases

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 […]

Announcements

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 […]

Legislative News

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 […]

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

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.

San Diego Deputy Alex Bonee is Battling Stage 4 Metastatic Colon Cancer & Needs Your Help

Please help us support our friend and colleague, Deputy Alex Bonee. Alex was notified the cancer had returned a third time and metastasized to the chest categorizing the cancer as stage 4.

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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

San Diego PD Lt Brian Avera diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer

Ventura Co Professional POA Deputy Dominguez

San Diego Deputy Alex Bonee is Battling Stage 4 Metastatic Colon Cancer & Needs Your Help

Featured Podcast

Prop 47 Reform: Addressing California’s Retail Theft Crisis

S7 E3 Campus Protests: The Police Perspective

S7 E2 Honoring Our Fallen Officers

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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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