The mission of PORAC is to:
- Maintain a leadership role in organizing, empowering and representing the interests of rank-and-file peace officers
- Identify the needs of the law enforcement community and provide programs to meet those needs
- Represent and protect the rights and benefits of peace officers
- Create an environment in which peace officers interact and work toward achieving common goals and objectives
- Conduct research, provide education and training, and define and enhance standards for professionalism
- Promote public awareness that encourages and maintains the image of a professional peace officer