PORAC PRESS RELEASE: California Law Enforcement Unites to Call for a Collaborative, Holistic Approach to Public Safety Legislation
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 1974 PORAC amended this legislation and joined with the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL- not a PORAC member) to cosponsor the “Policemans’ Bill of […]
PORAC’s Letter to Palo Alto City Council Regarding Black Lives Matter Mural Depicting Convicted Killer of New Jersey Police Officer
PORAC Policy Platform – Charting a New Path Forward
Federal Senate and House Judiciary Testimony from PORAC
PORAC’s Letter on the Importance of National Standards
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 AB 664. AB 664 will classify COVID-19, and other communicable diseases, as presumptive work-related injuries for nurses, firefighters and peace officers. To protect […]
Capitol Beat – Taking Action on COVID-19
As many of you know, the Legislature adjourned on March 15 as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Both Senate Pro Tem Toni Atkins and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon have proposed May 4 as a potential date to reconvene; however, that date is still to be determined as new information about the virus continues to be brought to light.
Capitol Beat – Officer Wellness, Elections and the Future
Peace officers experience more trauma throughout their careers than most people do in a lifetime. What others only see in headlines, our officers will likely come face to face with during their career. Without the resources to cope and manage the stress and trauma associated with being in law enforcement, our officers’ health and well-being are compromised. This year, PORAC is standing in strong support of the Officer Wellness Budget Proposal submitted by the California Police Chiefs Association (CPCA). This proposal appropriates $40 million out of the general fund to support peace officer wellness and mental health programs across California.