As we approach the end of 2024, I’m filled with a sense of pride and anticipation for what lies ahead. Our organization has achieved remarkable successes this year, and we stand on the cusp of even greater opportunities to shape the future of law enforcement in California and nationally. I want to highlight three critical areas that we need to focus our attention on: PORAC’s upcoming annual Conference, the importance of being an active participant in our democracy and a legislative outlook ahead of the start of next year. Read More
Homicidal Empathy
National Police Week is our time to pause and recognize those officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. It is about honoring the selfless service of fallen officers and a reminder and celebration of the over 800,000 officers who continue to serve at great personal risk. For those of us tasked with investigating officers’ responses to violence, it remains clear that officers risk more than their physical and mental well-being. Read More
PORAC Issues Updated Research Brief Based on Newly Released Police Staffing Numbers
In August, PORAC published a research brief on the current state of law enforcement staffing shortages in California. The brief highlighted first-of-its-kind research showcasing the inconsistent levels of law enforcement staffing across California, utilizing California Department of Justice (DOJ) data. Since the research brief was published, the DOJ released updated data about the number of sworn law enforcement officers in each county. Read More