BRIAN DICKEY Sergeant Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office While the common primary focus of law enforcement training involves the use and deployment of an extensive array of tools, off-duty issues […] Read More
PORAC Members Honored with Governor’s Medal of Valor
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department EMT/Paramedic Stephen Miller and San Diego Police Officer Shawn Boggeman — both members of PORAC — were presented with the Governor’s Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor by Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Xavier Becerra on December 17 in Sacramento.
“The brave heroes we honor today, Stephen Miller and Shawn Boggeman, knew the risks, but rushed into danger to save lives, and today, we honor their commitment and dedication to their communities and their selfless acts of courage,” said Governor Newsom. “Their willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty to protect their fellow Californians is an inspiration to all of us.” Read More
Capitol Beat – A Challenging Road Ahead
Police transparency has been at the center of discussion, controversy and legislation since the introduction of SB 1286 by Senator Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) in 2017. During that time, we have seen bills introduced requiring the release of investigatory files, opening disciplinary hearings to the public and releasing information from an officer’s personnel file. PORAC, along with other law enforcement groups, has worked diligently to bring our thoughts, concerns and ideas to the table to reach reasonable solutions to address these issues. Read More
Federal Legislation – In the Thick of It (Impeachment)
The slow-moving drama of President Donald Trump’s impeachment has continued to dominate Washington. Our articles in this space have spent the last several months discussing impeachment’s progress through the House of Representatives, and the process has now officially moved to the Senate. How did it get there, and what happens next? Read More