Happy new year! I hope this holiday season was filled with joy, rest and reflection. I want to start this message with a heartfelt thank-you for reelecting me as your president. Your continued trust in my leadership is something I do not take for granted. Leading PORAC is a profound honor. Read More
Vice President’s Message
As we look toward 2026, one thing is clear: the legislative environment facing California’s peace officers will continue to be complex, fast-moving and often adversarial. Yet it is precisely in these moments of challenge that PORAC has always risen to meet the moment. Read More
Operation Blue Santa
For the past three Decembers, the jolly man in the red suit has received crucial assistance in bringing seasonal cheer and goodwill to the eastern L.A. County community of El Monte. Decked out in his signature color and riding in a “sleigh” better suited to the snowless streets of Southern California — the El Monte Police Department’s BearCat SWAT vehicle — Blue Santa leads a festive caravan of law enforcement officers and local officials around town, delivering gifts to families experiencing hardship and helping them enjoy a happier holiday. Read More