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Federal Advocacy

PORAC’s SB 1273 Opposition Letter

Posted on June 21, 2022

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

Posted on May 25, 2022

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

Posted on May 23, 2022

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

Posted on May 12, 2022

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

Posted on April 15, 2022

PORAC Supports President Biden’s Call for Increased Law Enforcement Funding in His Budget Request to Congress

Posted on March 28, 2022

Peace Officers Research Association of California Responds to President Biden’s State of the Union Address

Posted on March 15, 2022

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

Posted on March 2, 2022

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United States Senate Unanimously Passes Legislation to Expand Health Care for Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits

Posted on February 22, 2022

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 […] Read More

PORAC Shares Letter with President Biden on Pending Police Reform Executive Order

Posted on February 15, 2022

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 […] Read More

Why Is Qualified Immunity Important for Peace Officers?

Posted on April 19, 2021

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

Posted on April 19, 2021

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 President Brian Marvel’s Written Testimony For The President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice

Posted on July 9, 2020

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

Posted on June 17, 2020

House Judiciary Testimony Senate Judiciary Testimony Click to read each one in full Read More

PORAC’s Letter on the Importance of National Standards

Posted on June 15, 2020

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

Posted on March 25, 2020

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

2023 PORAC Policy Platform

Posted on March 22, 2020

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 Opposes the First Step Act

Posted on December 18, 2018

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

Posted on October 26, 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

Posted on May 16, 2018

The DOJ has recently opened several new grant applications. Find out how to apply and about all the deadlines. Read More

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Legislative Alert

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

March 18, 2022

WE NEED YOUR HELP – SUPPORT COMMUNITY COLLEGE PEACE OFFICERS  

By clicking HERE and pressing send on the pre-written email, you can voice your opposition to a dangerous proposal by the Community College Board that would risk both officer and… Read More

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

March 02, 2022

Today, President Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union address during which he highlighted his strategy to make our communities safer and reduce gun crime. The President urged Congress to act on his $350 million budget request to more… Read More

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

March 01, 2022

Sacramento, CA — Today, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) and the California Association of Highway Patrolmen (CAHP) announced their endorsement of Sacramento District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert for Attorney General… Read More

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