Peace Officers Research Association of California
One of the most difficult aspects of law enforcement is the unpredictability and outright danger of the job, which makes line-of-duty injuries and deaths far too common. But even in the darkest hours, one of the best things about the profession is the way its members take care of their own. Read More
Every year between September 15 and October 15, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to honor the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans of Hispanic and Latino descent (including those from Spain, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean). Read More
DAVID BAUTISTA BRIAN AVERA This is the third in a three-part series on the need for law enforcement to take back the narrative on use of force in the profession. […] Read More
It was 20 years ago this month when the world stood still, watching in shock and fear as a series of terrorist attacks took the lives of almost 3,000 people on American soil. The catastrophic events that transpired on September 11, 2001, rocked our country to its core, forever transformed our national security landscape and caused more law enforcement line-of-duty deaths than any other single event in American history — close to 400 over the course of that terrible day and the ensuing two decades. Read More
This is the second in a three-part series on the need for law enforcement to take back the narrative on use of force in the profession. This second installment discusses recapturing the narrative of mixed messages and overcoming the jargon of “use of force.” This blanket term has paved the way for the words “excessive” and “force” to be coupled together, which always casts law enforcement in a negative light and portrays officers as unjust and violent aggressors. Read More
Here’s the thing about cops. Cops are resilient. Resourceful. Go-getters. A-type personalities. Cops are strong, courageous — some are damn-near unicorns (you know who you are). You sacrifice. You suffer. You endure. You see pain. You see death. You see hate, and you see evil, and you put everything on the back burner because when that uniform is on, you are it. You are the only thing holding that line, and that is good. You are good. You feel good. Read More
Preventing a peace officer’s need to use any control techniques to gain or maintain control of a situation is a shared responsibility. Our community members have the responsibility to comply and not resist an officer’s attempts to control a situation during the course of a lawful detention, arrest or other emergency circumstance. An officer has the lawful responsibility to use reasonable control techniques when they meet resistance in their attempts to gain or maintain control of a situation. Read More
For approximately five years, Sonoma County’s Independent Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (IOLERO) served as an informal auditor of Sheriff’s Office operations, providing non-binding advice and recommendations on policy and procedures. IOLERO’s role was set to drastically change with the County Board of Supervisors’ adoption of a ballot measure for voter consideration for the November 2020 election. Read More