February 2021

The police are taught that if their lives or the lives of innocent others are in imminent jeopardy, they are legally allowed to use the force necessary to stop the threat. The advent of body cameras and our ability to review force encounters confirms that in the vast majority of cases where officers decide to use deadly force, they are justified in doing so. Read More

San Diego County Probation Officers Association (SDCPOA) President Scott Laudner comes from a long line of law enforcement professionals. “My grandfather was a sheriff, my father was a Border Patrol agent and my uncle was a police officer,” he shares, adding that his wife is also a probation officer. So it was only natural for him to put on the badge and uniform and uphold the tradition to protect and serve. Read More

For nearly 50 years, Mastagni Holstedt, APC, has worked with PORAC to fight for the legal rights of its members. The enduring partnership began when firm founder and managing partner David P. Mastagni started representing members in 1973. Read More

Despite growing concerns over COVID-19, and amid Governor Newsom’s stay-at-home order in Sacramento, both the Senate and the Assembly returned to the State Capitol on Monday, January 11, to continue the 2021–22 legislative session. Read More

While many hoped that 2021 would be a less tumultuous year than 2020, the first week of January quickly proved that it was not to be. On January 6, extremists breached the United States Capitol, delaying the certification of the November 3 presidential election and killing Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick. Read More