Peace Officers Research Association of California

Press Releases

Why Is Qualified Immunity Important for Peace Officers?

In order to fulfill their oaths to protect and serve in accordance with the expectations, we place on officers to run towards and not away from dangerous situations, qualified immunity grants legal protection for officers who, despite acting in accordance with the law and following their training, are constantly opening themselves up to legal liability. This protection allows officers to make critical split-second decisions without having to stop and think about the possible legal ramifications. Read More

PORAC Responds to Incendiary Protest Comments by Representative Maxine Waters

On the heels of a week-long protest in Minnesota following the tragic death of Daunte Wright and as the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd continues, California Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ comments urging protesters “to get more confrontational” risk inciting violence and increasing the already deep divide between peace officers and those they serve. Read More

California Law Enforcement Leaders Partner with Senator Anthony Portantino to Introduce S.B. 387, the Law Enforcement Academic and Recruitment Next (LEARN) Act

Today, Senator Anthony Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) introduced SB 387– the Law Enforcement Academic and Recruitment Next (LEARN) Act – sponsored by the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) and the California Police Chiefs Association (CPCA). The LEARN Act will create increased opportunities to recruit a more diverse pool of prospective officers, require more academic coursework as part of the required training each officer must receive, and provide financial resources for both prospective and current officers to pursue a college education that will help to prepare them for the rigors and adversities inherent to modern-day policing. Read More

Gov. Newsom Lifts California Stay-At-Home Order

The announcement means that all counties in California revert back to following the county tier system, which loosens restrictions on reopening businesses depending on COVID-19 transmission and hospitalization rates. Read More

New Regional Stay Home Order – December 3, 2020

All individuals living in the State of California are currently ordered to stay home or at their place of residence, except for permitted work, local shopping or other permitted errands, or as otherwise authorized. Read More

PORAC Region Election Results

On Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 the final results were recorded for the 2020 Region Elections. Below are the election results for each Region.All positions were uncontested unless noted otherwise. Read More