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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

If you take a moment to poll your officers or deputies, ask them this question: What is a radio call? The likely answer is that it is a call for service. They are correct. However, what many fail to recognize is that a radio call is, more importantly, a call to evaluate for the appropriate service. Read More

If you have been in law enforcement for more than a few years, you are likely all too familiar with the “effects” of the job. I’m not talking about the sweet abs after the academy or the gray tinge of your skin after three months on nights. I’m talking about “I don’t care what we have for dinner” (apathy); “I have nothing to talk about with my non-cop friends” (social withdrawal); “Eff this effing bullshit, effing eff” (anger); “I think I need to clean the garage again” (anxiety); “Is it worth it?” (depression); “Why do I always cry during deodorant commercials?” (emotional lability); nightmares; problems with concentration; substance abuse … Read More

After dedicating 30 years of service to the Upland Police Department, during which he held every rank from police volunteer to captain, past PORAC Treasurer Marcelo Blanco has added one more title to his resume: police chief. Read More

PORAC was saddened to learn of the June 4 passing of Larry Malmberg, who served as PORAC president from 1986 to 1990.  Malmberg began his career as a deputy with […] Read More

On June 7, Anne Marie Schubert hosted an election night party at PORAC Headquarters. The night was filled with hope and enthusiasm for her to be elected as California’s next […] Read More