California law enforcement groups support A.B. 284 to improve RIPA by refining data collection, adding peer review, and ensuring balanced representation for more accurate, actionable analysis of bias in policing. Read More
Nation-Leading Racial Profiling Research Expert Says California RIPA Reports Too Flawed to Be Relied Upon
PORAC released a short whitepaper that reveals foundational flaws in the methodology of racial profiling research employed by the California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory (RIPA) Board. Read More
California’s Largest Law Enforcement Organization Releases Comprehensive Voter Guide for the 2024 Election
PORAC released its 2024 Election Digital Voter Guide. This guide helps California voters make informed choices by showing which candidates align with PORAC’s mission to improve community safety. Read More
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 […] Read More
PORAC’s Letter to the UC Board of Regents
As a partner in advocating for and maintaining the safety of California university campuses, we are alarmed by the deterioration of peacefully organized protests into violence in recent days. Read More
PORAC’s Letter to CSU Board of Trustees
As a partner in advocating for and maintaining the safety of California university campuses, we are alarmed by the deterioration of peacefully organized protests into violence in recent days. Read More
Sponsored by Leading Law Enforcement Orgs, AB 3241 (Pacheco) Proposes Statewide Standards for Police K-9 Programs
Sacramento, CA — Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco introduced AB 3241 to standardize law enforcement K-9 programs statewide. PORAC, CPCA, and CAHP support the bill’s focus on consistency, accountability, and excellence. Read More
PORAC’s Letter to AG Rob Bonta Regarding Recent Firearms Data Breach
There was a leak Tuesday afternoon of sensitive personal information through the California DOJ’s Firearms Dashboard Portal, Assault Weapon Registry, Handguns Certified for Sale, Dealer Record of Sale, Firearms Certificate […] Read More
PORAC’s SB 1273 Opposition Letter
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
We Need Your Help – Tell the Community College Board to Support Peace Officers on Campus
ACTION ALERT! 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 […] Read More
Crime, Violence and Homelessness Emerge as Top Priority Issues for California Voters
Recall of LADA George Gascon Officially Underway, Petitions Available for Download
To qualify, the recall must collect 566,857 signatures from registered Los Angeles County voters. The deadline for submission to the Registrar is July 6, 2022. If successful, the recall would […] Read More
Get To Know Both PORAC-Endorsed CalPERS Candidates
View the profiles of PORAC-endorsed CalPERS candidates Margaret Brown and Tiffany Moran. Read More
Attorney General Bonta Releases Full Guidance Package on AB 1506 Implementation
Under AB 1506, the California Department of Justice is required by law to investigate all incidents of an officer-involved shooting resulting in the death of an unarmed civilian in the state. 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
WE NEED YOUR HELP – TELL YOUR LEGISLATORS TO OPPOSE SB 2
ACTION ALERT! You can help to oppose Senate Bill 2 – dangerous legislation that would not only create an unfair and unreliable process for revoking an officer’s license to practice […] Read More