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State Advocacy

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

PORAC Policy Platform – Charting a New Path Forward

Posted on July 31, 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

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

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

SB 230 Senate Public Safety Committee Hearing

Posted on April 24, 2019

On April 23rd Senate Bill 230, authored by Senator Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) and sponsored by PORAC, and a coalition of Law Enforcement Associations made its way out of the Senate Public Safety Committee with a unanimous vote of 7-0. From here, the bill will continue on to Senate Appropriations Committee where an estimated monetary value will be established. Read More

California’s Law Enforcement Community Sends Open Letter in Support of SB 230

Posted on April 23, 2019

When it comes to protecting our communities, we have an opportunity, and more importantly, a moral responsibility to chart a new path forward. An officer’s use of force impacts Californians throughout the state and Americans throughout the country – it is arguably the most important and serious issue under consideration by California’s legislature. It impacts families who have lost loved ones, communities who feel unrest and the officers who put themselves in harm’s way to keep us safe. Read More

SB 230 Major Amendments Announcement

Posted on April 12, 2019

California law enforcement and Senator Anna Caballero (D – Salinas) announced sweeping amendments to SB 230 – the California use of force bill that will set a national precedent by requiring consistent policies and mandatory training standards for all 500 California law enforcement agencies. Read More

AB 392 Assembly Public Safety Committee Hearing

Posted on April 10, 2019

Dr. Weber’s bill, AB 392, moved out of Assembly Public Safety Committee on April 9th with a vote of 6 – 2. Read More

Contact Your Legislator – Support SB 230

Posted on March 26, 2019

WE NEED YOUR HELP – TELL YOUR LEGISLATORS TO SUPPORT SB 230 AND OPPOSE AB 392 Read More

PORAC Use of Force Legislation SB 230 – Bill Language

Posted on February 6, 2019

Read the full Bill language on SB 230 to learn more about this comprehensive package. Read More

Comprehensive Use-of-Force Legislation

Posted on February 5, 2019

Today we join the California Police Chiefs Association in announcing the introduction of Comprehensive Use-of-Force Legislation, authored by Senator Anna Caballero, which presents a comprehensive package of changes to California’s use-of-force statutes, law enforcement agency policies, and training. Read More… 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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