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State Advocacy

Governor Newsom Signs SB 95, Authorizing 80-Hour Work Leave For COVID-Related Issues

Posted on March 24, 2021

On Friday, March 19, Governor Newsom signed into law SB 95 that authorizes covered full-time employees to utilize up to 80 hours leave for COVID-related absences, such as the need for self-quarantine and vaccination appointments. Read More

California Law Enforcement Leaders Partner with Senator Anthony Portantino to Introduce S.B. 387, the Law Enforcement Academic and Recruitment Next (LEARN) Act

Posted on February 11, 2021

Today, Senator Anthony Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) introduced SB 387– the Law Enforcement Academic and Recruitment Next (LEARN) Act – sponsored by the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) and the California Police Chiefs Association (CPCA). The LEARN Act will create increased opportunities to recruit a more diverse pool of prospective officers, require more academic coursework as part of the required training each officer must receive, and provide financial resources for both prospective and current officers to pursue a college education that will help to prepare them for the rigors and adversities inherent to modern-day policing. Read More

PORAC’s Response to the Request to Change Ethics Rules for Prosecutors

Posted on February 8, 2021

On June 1, 2020, a coalition of four current and former District Attorneys sent a letter urging the California State Bar to pass a Rule of Professional Conduct prohibiting prosecutors from accepting political donations from police unions. PORAC strongly opposes the proposed rule. Read More

“A Call For Collaboration On Public Safety Legislation” – A special editorial written by PORAC President Brian Marvel

Posted on October 2, 2020

We know that enacting legislation to restore public trust in law enforcement is an achievable goal, but it requires listening and collaboration. Read More

PORAC PRESS RELEASE: California Legislature Passes Several Public Safety Bills

Posted on September 1, 2020

SB 731 Unable to Achieve Enough Support to Advance, Others Bills Stalled Due to Time Constraints Read More

Ensure Your Voice Is Heard: California Deserves Thoughtful Changes To Improve Law Enforcement

Posted on August 26, 2020

Email your representative now to request that they work collaboratively with law enforcement to find solutions on public safety legislation that will achieve the best outcome for law enforcement and […] Read More

PORAC PRESS RELEASE: California Law Enforcement Unites to Call for a Collaborative, Holistic Approach to Public Safety Legislation

Posted on August 25, 2020

SB 731 and SB 776 Need More Time to be Vetted, Researched and Amended to Ensure the Best Outcome
for Californians. Read More

The Creation of the Peace Officer Bill of Rights & PORAC

Posted on August 17, 2020

By Rick Baratta AB 301: The Peace Officers’ Bill of Rights In 1973 a bill (AB 1800) was proposed that would extend civil rights to officers, which PORAC supported. In […] Read More

PORAC’s Letter to Palo Alto City Council Regarding Black Lives Matter Mural Depicting Convicted Killer of New Jersey Police Officer

Posted on August 7, 2020

PORAC’s Board of Directors urged the council to work together with the leaders from Palo Alto’s law enforcement community as well as the artist commissioned to paint the mural to find a solution. 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

PORAC Co-Sponsors AB 664

Posted on May 4, 2020

On April 29, 2020, PORAC President Brian Marvel, on behalf of the PORAC Board of Directors, wrote a letter to Assemblymember Jim Cooper to inform him of PORAC’s co-sponsorship of […] 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

2020 PORAC Primary Election Voter Guide

Posted on February 14, 2020

View the PORAC State and Congressional Primary Voter Guide. Don’t forget to vote on March 3rd… Read More

Press Release- SB 230 Signed Into Law

Posted on September 12, 2019

Today SB 230 has been signed into law. This precedent-setting legislation will allow Law Enforcement in California access to the funding and training they need to continue the outstanding service […] Read More

Press Release – California Legislatures Vote to Pass SB230

Posted on September 10, 2019

This past year, our law enforcement coalition has worked tirelessly with our elected leaders to ensure the passage of SB 230 (Caballero). Today’s passage of SB 230 in the State Assembly solidifies the hard work and our commitment to serving California’s law enforcement and the communities they serve. Read More

Peace Officers Day at the Capitol

Posted on May 31, 2019

Check out this great video from the California Public Safety Partnership highlighting the inaugural Peace Officers Day at the Capitol! Read More

PRESS RELEASE: DR. SHIRLEY WEBER AMENDS AB 392

Posted on May 24, 2019

After nearly a year of discussions and negotiations around proposed legislation to address the use of force, Assemblymember Shirley Weber and the supporters of AB 392 put forward amended bill language that reflects a compromise with a statewide coalition of law enforcement organizations. Read More

Peace Officer Day At The Capitol

Posted on May 22, 2019

Please join us for the first-ever “Peace Officer Day” at the State Capitol on Tuesday, May 28 — when peace officers and their families from around California will stand together, meet with legislators, and discuss how AB 392 threatens your life and the lives of those you protect. Read More

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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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