PORAC released a short whitepaper that reveals foundational flaws in the methodology of racial profiling research employed by the California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory (RIPA) Board.
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PORAC Celebrates Monumental Passage of the Social Security Fairness Act
PORAC applauds the historic passage of the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) by the United States Senate. When signed into law, this legislation will repeal the WEP and GPO.
POREF Open Registration NOW AVAILABLE
FORE! The wait is over – registration is officially open for the 4th Annual POREF Open! You won’t want to miss the exciting things we have planned. See you there!
2025 POREF Scholarship Grant Application NOW AVAILABLE
NOW ACCEPTING 2025 POREF Scholarship Grant applications! All applications must be submitted electronically through the application link and submitted by the end of day Friday, March 7, 2025. Applications submitted […]
Celebrating Historic House Passage of Social Security Fairness Act
The West Coast Coalition is proud to celebrate a historic victory for public servants across the country as the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) passed the House of Representatives.
Nation-Leading Racial Profiling Research Expert Says California RIPA Reports Too Flawed to Be Relied Upon
PORAC Celebrates Monumental Passage of the Social Security Fairness Act
POREF Open Registration NOW AVAILABLE
2025 POREF Scholarship Grant Application NOW AVAILABLE
Celebrating Historic House Passage of Social Security Fairness Act
PORAC Chapters
Operation Holiday Cheer 2024
Processions of patrol vehicles and fire trucks from local, state and federal public safety agencies in the Central Coast and Southern California rolled by local hospitals with lights and sirens… Read More
President’s Message
The U.S. Senate has passed the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82), marking a historic victory that will finally repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset… Read More
Commemorating an Officer’s Service and Sacrifice
Mounted in the front lobby of the Broadmoor Police Department is a tribute to Charles E. Manning, the district’s first and only peace officer to die in the line of duty. The plaque bearing his name… Read More
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PORAC HELP
The Hazardous Exposure Listing Program (HELP) allows you to document all exposures that may potentially cause you physical problems years into the future.
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Fund a Hero is the in-house fundraising platform of the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), specifically developed for law enforcement, by law enforcement. It is free to use for PORAC’s members and, unlike other crowdfunding platforms, charges no fees for launching a campaign. PORAC makes no profit from the fundraisers, meaning that 100% of the proceeds go to the officer or family in need.
Help Camila’s Fight Against Leukemia
In September of this year, the family received the most heartbreaking news that no parents or family wants to hear. Our Camila, who is 5 years old, was diagnosed with […]
Sudden Passing of Alameda County Deputy Angel Martos
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of Alameda Sheriff’s Deputy Angel Martos. Deputy Martos passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, December 17, 2024, after suffering from a medical emergency in his sleep.
Support Hanford Police Department Officer Rivera’s Family
On December 8, 2024, Officer Jon Rivera and his four children suffered an unimaginable loss. Their beloved wife and mother, Kellie, was tragically taken from them when her vehicle was struck by a DUI driver. Kellie was a devoted wife of 19 years and a loving mother to their four children, ages 15, 12, 8, and 4.