President Brian Marvel eagerly kicked off the 71st annual Conference of Members by welcoming everyone to the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. A total of 687 delegates representing 155 associations gathered from November 16–18 to vote on bylaws; receive organization, trust and benefit updates; network with fellow officers from across the state; meet with vendors and sponsors; and catch up with friends, old and new. Read More
LAAPOA 2023 Women’s Leadership and Empowerment Conference
On October 12, the Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association (LAAPOA), a PORAC member association, held its third annual Women’s Leadership and Empowerment Conference, bringing together public safety professionals from around the state to network and hear from accomplished female leaders in the fields of law enforcement, finance, and mental health and wellness at The Proud Bird in Los Angeles. Read More
The Amazing Benefits of Peer Support
Cumulative stress can build up over the years, and when your career extends 15, 20 or even 30 years, you’re bound to have seen a lot and been through some form of trauma. As law enforcement constantly changes, one thing stays constant … law enforcement professionals deserve the best resources to support them over a rigorously long career. The strain that your career can have on your mental health can be extensive and can drastically affect not only the person living through the trauma but also those around them.
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