Celebrating Trailblazing Black Peace Officers
In honor of Black History Month this February, we’re featuring Black peace officers who not only made history but played a significant role in shaping policing in our country. The […] Read More
Opening Up Off the Job
Boundary Setting and Healthy Communication in Law Enforcement Relationships Cops are generally proactive and enthusiastic problem solvers who thrive in chaotic situations, establishing order and fighting evil. Fixing problems is […] Read More
Mental Health Starts with Physical Health
To Better Withstand the Stress of the Job, Resolve to Condition Your Body and Mind It was early on a Tuesday evening, approximately 1800, when I stepped out of my […] Read More
Force Multiplier: Partnership Courses Expand Training Options for PORAC Members
The PORAC Institute training program is partnering with several organizations to offer an even greater range of low-cost, top-notch educational opportunities. Joining forces with other respected law enforcement training providers […] Read More
Remembering Mike Cavallero
Mike Cavallero’s passing is a great loss for his wife Marsha, and a huge loss for my family, Fresno POA and PORAC. It’s with great sadness and admiration that I’m […] Read More
69th Annual PORAC Conference of Members
PORAC and its partner organizations were busy “trying to fit two years into one Conference,” as President Brian Marvel put it, when they gathered for the 69th Annual Conference of […] Read More
Northern California C.O.P.S. Wins Chapter of the Year
The Northern California Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) was recently awarded the 2021 Chapter of the Year by the C.O.P.S. National Office. The NorCal Chapter furthered the mission […] Read More
PORAC Member Honored at Top Cops Awards
The 28th annual National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) Top Cops Awards dinner was held on October 15 in Washington, D.C., in conjunction with the celebration of in-person events during […] Read More
Paying Tribute to the Fallen During National Police Weekend
Thousands of law enforcement officers, family members and supporters from across the country traveled to Washington, D.C., to honor the fallen during National Police Weekend, held October 13–17. The weekend […] Read More
PORAC and SEBA Take to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Representatives from PORAC and the Sheriff’s Employees’ Benefit Association (SEBA) made their way to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway to cheer on Kyle Weatherman during the Alsco Uniforms 302 NASCAR […] Read More