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
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
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
March 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
PORAC Testifies in Support of Reauthorizing Violence Against Women Act
PORAC President Brian Marvel submitted testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 20, 2018, in support of Reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. Read More
Opioid Policy Steering Committee
The Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) appreciates this opportunity to provide comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on questions relevant to FDA’s newly established Opioid Policy Steering Committee (OPSC) and how FDA can or should use its authorities to address this crisis. Read More
PORAC Testimony on Federal Efforts to Combat the Opioid Crisis
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing relating to Federal Efforts to Combat the Opioid Crisis. PORAC is pleased to share that Congresswoman Mimi Walters submitted our prepared testimony for the record and referenced PORAC in the hearing. Read More
Fiscal Year 2017 Omnibus Spending Bill Passed By Congress
PORAC is pleased to report that the Fiscal Year 2017 omnibus spending bill passed by Congress today generally maintains—and in some cases increases—funding for programs that support the efforts of law enforcement. Read More
LEGISLATIVE DAY on May 3rd
The annual Legislative Day at the State Capitol is an opportunity for PORAC’s leadership to meet and strategize with decision makers who support law enforcement issues and work on legislation […] Read More
Lawmakers Address Law Enforcement Needs as Summer Approaches
DARRYL NIRENBERG Partner JASON ABEL Of Counsel EVA RIGAMONTI Associate Steptoe & Johnson LLP May started slowly on Capitol Hill, with the House and Senate in recess during the […] Read More
2016 CALIFORNIA MEMORIAL CEREMONY Honoring Our Fallen Heroes
On May 1 and 2, officers, families and law enforcement supporters from across the state gathered at the Capitol in Sacramento for the 40th annual California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony. […] Read More
PORAC Advocates in D.C. During April Fly-In
DARRYL NIRENBERG Partner JASON ABEL Of Counsel EVA RIGAMONTI Associate Steptoe & Johnson LLP Overview It has been a very busy spring on Capitol Hill for lawmakers and PORAC. PORAC […] Read More
PORAC Opposes H.R. 699 / E-Mail Privacy Act
On behalf of the Peace Officers Research Association of California (“PORAC”), the
nation’s largest statewide public safety association, representing over 66,000 members in
California and Nevada, I write to oppose H.R. 699, the “the Email Privacy Act,” which seeks to
update the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (“ECPA”) for the digital age.
PORAC supports reforming ECPA and acknowledges the need for renewing this
outdated law, but H.R. 699 is not the answer. The ability to access electronic communications is
critical for law enforcement to ensure public safety efficiently and effectively. As written, H.R.
699 places an undue burden on law enforcement’s ability to gather digital evidence, providing Read More
Presidential Primaries and Supreme Court Drama
DARRYL NIRENBERG Partner JASON ABEL Of Counsel EVA RIGAMONTI Associate Steptoe & Johnson LLP March saw a flurry of activity in Washington, D.C., as policymakers delved into the appropriations […] Read More
D.C. Update: The Budget and Presidential Primaries
DARRYL NIRENBERG Partner JASON ABEL Of Counsel EVA RIGAMONTI Associate Steptoe & Johnson LLP Overview After a snowstorm shut down Washington, D.C., for a week, Congress finally settled in […] Read More
A Victory on Law Enforcement Funding
DARRYL NIRENBERG Partner JASON ABEL Of Counsel EVA RIGAMONTI Associate Steptoe & Johnson LLP Following a productive fall, lawmakers returned from the holiday recess with renewed momentum to address […] Read More
Legislative Frenzy Before the Holidays
DARRYL NIRENBERG Partner JASON ABEL Of Counsel EVA RIGAMONTI Associate Steptoe & Johnson LLP Policymakers in Washington, D.C., watched in horror as the attack unfolded in San Bernardino. In the […] Read More
PORAC Meets With Key Policymakers
DARRYL NIRENBERG Partner JASON ABEL Of Counsel EVA RIGAMONTI Associate Steptoe & Johnson LLP Lawmakers returned from the August recess and dove headfirst into the fall agenda. Despite having […] Read More