Sacramento, CA — Today, President Brian R. Marvel, President of the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), which represents over 87,000 public safety members and more than 960 associations, […]
Sacramento, CA — Today, President Brian R. Marvel, President of the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), which represents over 87,000 public safety members and more than 960 associations, […]
Today, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) – which represents over 86,000 public safety members and more than 960 associations – announced its endorsements for California Governor: Democrat […]
This year we welcome Tom Papa as our entertainment for the Installation Dinner. With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic […]
Earlier this month, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) – which represents over 83,000 public safety members and more than 955 associations – released its updated Policy Platform […]
Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), the largest statewide law enforcement association in the nation representing over 83,000 public safety professionals and 955 associations, applauds the recent passage of […]
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As we enter October, I want to address a pressing issue that affects every one of us: the balance between public accountability and the privacy rights of peace officers. Last month, UC Berkeley and… Read More
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We are heartbroken to share that Officer Jonathan Platzner passed away suddenly while off duty, after suffering a massive heart attack during a workout. Jon was a police veteran who served the Richmond community with distinction, integrity, and valor. He was also a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and served as an artilleryman in the Gulf War.
The Sonoma County Law Enforcement Association is reaching out to our community and PORAC law enforcement family to help support the family of one of our members. Kylee Johnson, a Correctional Deputy with the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, was involved in an equestrian accident at her family home and passed away on September 18th. She was 22 years old and had been with the Sheriff’s Office since June 2024.
Last week, Sacramento Police Officer Michelle Powell's 10 year old son, Evan, was diagnosed with a progressive cancerous brain tumor. Evan has a tumor about the size of a plum in the back of his brain near his spinal column. Everything has moved very quickly. He has had a number of tests already and underwent emergency surgery on Monday, September 8th.
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March 18, 2022
WE NEED YOUR HELP – SUPPORT COMMUNITY COLLEGE PEACE OFFICERS
By clicking HERE and pressing send on the pre-written email, you can voice your opposition to a dangerous proposal by the Community College Board that would risk both officer and…
March 02, 2022
Today, President Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union address during which he highlighted his strategy to make our communities safer and reduce gun crime. The President urged Congress to act on his $350 million budget request to more…
March 01, 2022
Sacramento, CA — Today, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) and the California Association of Highway Patrolmen (CAHP) announced their endorsement of Sacramento District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert for Attorney General…