February Fly-In PORAC’s recent trip to Washington, D.C. offered valuable opportunities to share the unique perspectives, needs, and experiences of California peace officers at the federal level. During the first […] Read More
PORAC News
Federal Fallout: ICE Shootings Shift the Conversation in Sacramento
The second year of California’s legislative session is off to a charged start. A pair of fatal shootings by federal immigration agents in Minnesota involving ICE have reignited debates over […] Read More
2026 Session Opens with Momentum at the Capitol
January 5 marked the official start of the 2026 California legislative session, and you can feel the energy in and around the State Capitol. The halls are busy again with […] Read More
Justice Funding Takes Shape as Congress Advances FY26 Priorities
Congress Prepares for Vote on CJS Funding. Congress returned from the holiday recess the week of January 5, rested and ready to move forward with fiscal year (FY) 2026 funding […] Read More
2026 POREF Scholarship Grant Application NOW AVAILABLE
NOW ACCEPTING 2026 POREF Scholarship Grant applications! All applications must be submitted electronically through the application link and submitted by the end of day Friday, March 6, 2026. Applications submitted […] Read More
New Research Shows Police Staffing Shortages Lead to Longer Emergency Response Times, Forcing Californians in Crisis to Wait for Help
Sacramento, CA – Today, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) released new research showing the detrimental impact that ongoing law enforcement staffing shortages are having on response times […] Read More
2026 POREF Open
It’s time to golf for good! Registration is officially open for the 2026 POREF Open on April 9 at Eagle Springs Golf Course in Friant. Read More
SB 627 Is A Dangerous Deception That Betrays California’s Immigrant Communities and Sacrifices Local Law Enforcement
Sacramento, CA — Today, President Brian R. Marvel, President of the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), which represents over 87,000 public safety members and more than 960 associations, […] Read More
PORAC Endorses Antonio Villaraigosa and Chad Bianco for California Governor
PORAC announced its endorsements for California Governor: Democrat Antonio Villaraigosa and Republican Chad Bianco. Read More
What They’re Saying: PORAC Releases Updated Policy Platform
Earlier this month, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) – which represents over 83,000 public safety members and more than 955 associations – released its updated Policy Platform […] Read More
PORAC Applauds Passage of HALT Fentanyl Act to Combat the Devastating Synthetic Opioid Crisis
Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), the largest statewide law enforcement association in the nation representing over 83,000 public safety professionals and 955 associations, applauds the recent passage of […] Read More
PORAC 2025 Policy Platform
Today, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) – which represents over 83,000 public safety members and more than 955 associations – released its updated Policy Platform to serve […] Read More
PORAC Opposes SB 627, Dubbed the “No Secret Police Act,” Citing Risks to Officers and Community Safety
Yesterday, California State Senators Scott Wiener of San Francisco and Jesse Arreguín of Oakland introduced Senate Bill 627, which if passed will prohibit law enforcement at the local, state and […] Read More
PORAC Commends Justice Department’s End to Federal Micromanagement of Local Police Departments
The Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) applauds the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) decision today to cancel pending consent decrees with police departments and retract findings from other […] Read More
KCRA 3: Women are still underrepresented in law enforcement. An effort is underway to change that
During Women’s History Month, PORAC President Brian Marvel discussed efforts to boost recruitment and retention of women in law enforcement, with 49 California agencies aiming for 30% female officers by […] Read More
Research Demonstrates Importance of Supporting Female Representation in Law Enforcement
PORAC’s latest brief highlights the urgent need to break down barriers for women in law enforcement and build a more inclusive, effective public safety workforce. Read More
California’s Leading Law Enforcement Associations Announce New Legislation to Improve Analysis of Bias in Policing
California law enforcement groups support A.B. 284 to improve RIPA by refining data collection, adding peer review, and ensuring balanced representation for more accurate, actionable analysis of bias in policing. Read More
HR 82 Frequently Asked Questions
The Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82), signed into law on January 5, 2025, marks a historic victory for public servants by eliminating the WEP and GPO. Read More
New Research Highlights Importance of Investing in Mental Health Resources for Law Enforcement
New research brief shedding light on the mental health challenges faced by law enforcement officers and offering actionable solutions to support their well-being. Read More
HR 82 Signed into Law
PORAC proudly attended and celebrated the bill signing of the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) at the White House. Read More