Peace Officers Research Association of California
About two years ago, at Christmastime, he almost lost his marriage. He didn’t know it at the time, but he had reached his limit. Read More
As we welcome the new year, several laws will officially take effect in California that directly impact your profession. Read More
In the waning days of 2022, it appeared that California’s appellate courts would finish an entire year without publishing an opinion on marijuana-inspired “automobile exception” searches. Read More
Across California and nationwide, more and more peace officers are pivoting into the world of politics to serve, strengthen and protect their communities in a larger capacity. Here, we share […] Read More
For years, Rich Randolph recalls telling his friends that he would someday be a police chief. He never lost sight of that goal throughout his career, always striving to become […] Read More
President Brian Marvel enthusiastically opened the 70th Annual Conference of Members by welcoming everyone to his hometown of San Diego. A total of 556 delegates representing 136 associations gathered at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina from November 17–19 to elect a treasurer; vote on bylaws; receive organizational, trust and benefit updates; network with fellow law enforcement professionals from across the state; attend educational trainings; meet with vendors and sponsors; and get together with friends, old and new. Read More
November 11 has been designated as a day to remember war heroes since 1919, when Allied nations honored the first anniversary of the signing of the cease-fire that had ended World War I. Read More
It was about a year ago, the day before Thanksgiving. We were en route to my in-laws’ when I got a call from dispatch. Read More
In the law enforcement and first responder community, many public safety agencies participate in the Pink Patch Project, a campaign that sheds light on the ongoing fight against breast cancer and supports breast cancer research organizations. Read More
Coffee, cops, community and communication. These four components form the foundation of Coffee With a Cop, one of the most successful community-oriented policing programs in the world. Read More