June 2021

Throughout his nearly 15 years on the force, Officer Ken Zink of the San Pablo Police Department not only was known for his exemplary police work — he earned the department’s Officer of the Year award in 2010 and 2014 — but was also highly regarded by many for his kindness, humbleness and passion for the job. Perhaps no one knew this more than his daughter, Amy Eubanks, who watched her father protect and serve the community while still being “a pillar of strength, grit, determination and unwavering love for my six siblings and me.” Read More

During his more than three decades on the force, Jeffrey Huss has always used community interaction to show law enforcement in a positive light. A PORAC retired associate member who was with Laguna Beach P.D. and Westminster P.D. before retiring with Huntington Beach P.D., Huss has continued to serve the community by taking part in such events as a charity golf tournament and a benefit show that highlights the apprehension and detection skills of K-9s. Read More

The opportunity to protect the men and women who put their lives on the line every day is a very rewarding experience for the attorneys at Dawson & Riley. Attorneys Andrew Dawson and Kimberly Riley, the firm’s founding partners, have more than two decades of combined experience representing PORAC members. The two are part of a three-person team that has developed a proven track record of success overturning disciplines and substantial settlements. Read More

When Central California Chapter Director-at-Large Bryan Booth was appointed to the PORAC Board of Directors nearly three years ago, he knew it was going to take more than patience, hard work and commitment to ensure members had fair and equal representation at the state and national level. Read More

When thinking about the potential future of law enforcement, Orange County Chapter President and Director Edgar Hampton is reminded of a quote from author John Ringo that says, “When Rome fell to barbarian invaders, there were less than 500 qualified centurions. Not because Rome had fewer people, but because it had fewer willing to make the sacrifices.” Read More

The bill seeking to eliminate the legal immunities and create a licensing program for peace officers in California, SB 2 by Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), moved out of the Senate Judiciary Committee with a commitment from the author and the Senate leader to continue working on the Bane Act language. PORAC and other law enforcement leaders have tried to offer amendments that would support a statewide licensing program to Senator Bradford and his sponsors. However, not a single proposed change has been accepted by the author or supporters of SB 2. Read More

While the main news from Washington this month comes in the form of House Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal’s article on the Windfall Elimination Provision (see more on page 46), the push for police reform continues. Read More