PORAC is deeply concerned with SB 1273 as this bill presents serious obstacles for our officers seeking to protect and serve the most vulnerable among us, our children. Read More
PORAC PRESS RELEASE: Largest Statewide Law Enforcement Association in the Nation Responds to President Biden’s Executive Order on Police Reform
President Biden Issues Executive Order, Bringing Some of California’s Landmark Law Enforcement Policies to the Federal Level Read More
PORAC’s Letter to House Leadership on Police Reform Executive Action
Click to read PORAC’s letter to Speaker Pelosi and Leader McCarthy regarding federal efforts to improve nationwide policing practices. Read More
PORAC’s 2022 Voting Guide Is Now Available To View
The chart lists Assembly, Senate, Congress, and Statewide candidates that PORAC has endorsed. Click to view the full chart and support these candidates with your vote! Read More
California Members of Congress Support Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s Invest to Protect Act
PORAC Supports President Biden’s Call for Increased Law Enforcement Funding in His Budget Request to Congress
Peace Officers Research Association of California Responds to President Biden’s State of the Union Address
PORAC Responds to President Biden’s State of the Union Address
United States Senate Unanimously Passes Legislation to Expand Health Care for Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits
Last week, the United States Senate passed S.3541, the Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act. The bipartisan bill aims to expand health care for post-9/11 combat veterans, including those suffering from effects relating to burn pit exposure from Iraq and Afghanistan. The legislation is now headed to the United States House of Representatives before […] Read More
PORAC Shares Letter with President Biden on Pending Police Reform Executive Order
As PORAC continues to advocate for our members and elevate your voice on a national level, PORAC President Brian Marvel recently sent a letter to President Joe Biden in regards to a pending Executive Order on police reform. Click on the image below to read the letter and PORAC’s recommendations… Read More
Why Is Qualified Immunity Important for Peace Officers?
In order to fulfill their oaths to protect and serve in accordance with the expectations, we place on officers to run towards and not away from dangerous situations, qualified immunity grants legal protection for officers who, despite acting in accordance with the law and following their training, are constantly opening themselves up to legal liability. This protection allows officers to make critical split-second decisions without having to stop and think about the possible legal ramifications. Read More
PORAC Responds to Incendiary Protest Comments by Representative Maxine Waters
On the heels of a week-long protest in Minnesota following the tragic death of Daunte Wright and as the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd continues, California Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ comments urging protesters “to get more confrontational” risk inciting violence and increasing the already deep divide between peace officers and those they serve. Read More
PORAC Policy Platform – Charting a New Path Forward
The following policy platform outlines PORAC’s immediate recommendations for how we can work together with activists, elected officials, interested stakeholders, and our communities to achieve the objectives. Read More
PORAC President Brian Marvel’s Written Testimony For The President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice
In his testimony, President Marvel stressed the need for a collaborative approach to reform that builds a two-way trust and respect between law enforcement officers and their communities. Only through a truly multi-faceted dialogue can our country realize the best public safety outcomes. Read More
Federal Senate and House Judiciary Testimony from PORAC
House Judiciary Testimony Senate Judiciary Testimony Click to read each one in full Read More
PORAC’s Letter on the Importance of National Standards
As the nation reels in response to the death of yet another unarmed black man while in police custody, we share the devastation and downright anger of the protesters who are peacefully assembling across the country. Read More
Advocating For Our Members On COVID-19
PORAC recently sent out multiple letters to our elected leaders in the State as well as the Federal government to advocate on behalf of our members during the COVID-19 crisis. Read More
PORAC Opposes the First Step Act
As longtime opponents to AB 109, Proposition 47 and 57, it would be inconsistent to now support a federal version of these bills. PORAC relayed our concerns to those involved in the crafting of this legislation and the advocates have taken some steps to improve the bill. Yet, a number of serious felonies, including violent crimes, are still eligible for early release. Read More
PORAC Voter Guide – November 2018
PORAC evaluates candidates and issues each election cycle and votes to support or oppose initiatives and to endorse candidates or incumbents in the Legislature. We often conduct personal interviews. Read More
May 2018 – DOJ Federal Grant Application Alert
The DOJ has recently opened several new grant applications. Find out how to apply and about all the deadlines. Read More