Preventing a peace officer’s need to use any control techniques to gain or maintain control of a situation is a shared responsibility. Our community members have the responsibility to comply and not resist an officer’s attempts to control a situation during the course of a lawful detention, arrest or other emergency circumstance. An officer has the lawful responsibility to use reasonable control techniques when they meet resistance in their attempts to gain or maintain control of a situation. Read More
Collective Bargaining Rights Matter
For approximately five years, Sonoma County’s Independent Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (IOLERO) served as an informal auditor of Sheriff’s Office operations, providing non-binding advice and recommendations on policy and procedures. IOLERO’s role was set to drastically change with the County Board of Supervisors’ adoption of a ballot measure for voter consideration for the November 2020 election. Read More
PORAC Director Profile: Dennis Emmitt
Santa Clara County Correctional Peace Officers’ Association (SCCCPOA) Director‐at‐Large Dennis Emmitt had many diverse career experiences before entering the field of law enforcement. He has worked for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, been a professional wrestler, worked charity events dressed as Star Wars characters and served in the Army National Guard for eight years before honorably discharging as a staff sergeant. He also started his own political consulting company, which he still operates today. Read More
Capitol Beat – PORAC Supports A Fair Police Licensing Program
We hear it all the time. Veteran law enforcement officers saying they would question their choice of profession if they were beginning their career today. These same officers are telling their own children to choose a different line of work. Law enforcement is under extreme scrutiny due to the actions of a small percentage of officers who violated their oath to protect the citizens of our nation. Read More
Federal Legislation – Hot Congress Summer
It is hot here in Washington, D.C., warming up just in time to ensure that everyone returning to in-person work is covered in a fine layer of sweat by the time they reach the office. Congress is, of course, not immune to the humid heat beating down on the city, fueling their usual desire to head out of town for the August recess. But much work remains before members flee to their home districts or states. Read More