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
PORAC Policy Platform – Charting a New Path Forward
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
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
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
PRESS RELEASE: DR. SHIRLEY WEBER AMENDS AB 392
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Read the full Bill language on SB 230 to learn more about this comprehensive package. Read More
Comprehensive Use-of-Force Legislation
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