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
Governor Newsom Signs SB 95, Authorizing 80-Hour Work Leave For COVID-Related Issues
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
PORAC Co-Sponsors AB 664
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
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
2020 PORAC Primary Election Voter Guide
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
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
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
Check out this great video from the California Public Safety Partnership highlighting the inaugural Peace Officers Day at the Capitol! Read More