February Fly-In PORAC’s recent trip to Washington, D.C. offered valuable opportunities to share the unique perspectives, needs, and experiences of California peace officers at the federal level. During the first […]
Peace Officers Research Association of California
Federal Fallout: ICE Shootings Shift the Conversation in Sacramento
The second year of California’s legislative session is off to a charged start. A pair of fatal shootings by federal immigration agents in Minnesota involving ICE have reignited debates over […]
2026 Session Opens with Momentum at the Capitol
January 5 marked the official start of the 2026 California legislative session, and you can feel the energy in and around the State Capitol. The halls are busy again with […]
Justice Funding Takes Shape as Congress Advances FY26 Priorities
Congress Prepares for Vote on CJS Funding. Congress returned from the holiday recess the week of January 5, rested and ready to move forward with fiscal year (FY) 2026 funding […]
2026 POREF Scholarship Grant Application NOW AVAILABLE
NOW ACCEPTING 2026 POREF Scholarship Grant applications! All applications must be submitted electronically through the application link and submitted by the end of day Friday, March 6, 2026. Applications submitted […]
February Fly-In Recap and Congressional Advocacy
Federal Fallout: ICE Shootings Shift the Conversation in Sacramento
2026 Session Opens with Momentum at the Capitol
Justice Funding Takes Shape as Congress Advances FY26 Priorities
2026 POREF Scholarship Grant Application NOW AVAILABLE
PORAC Chapters
San Diego County DSA Implements a DROP Program
Over the past three years, the San Diego Deputy Sheriffs’ Association (DSA) has worked in partnership with San Diego County Labor Relations and the County Board of Supervisors to implement a… Read More
Navigating Danger
Sometimes time is critical in an emergency, and as a result, an emergency response is necessary to save precious moments. Driving with urgency to a critical incident or serious call with lights and… Read More
POREF Scholarships Support the Next Generation of Leaders
Each year, PORAC’s Peace Officers Relief and Education Foundation (POREF) is honored to make scholarship grants available to the dependents of our active and retired members, the spouse or… Read More
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COVID-19 Information
PORAC continues to advocate for the resources, policies and programs our members need to perform their duties in the safest possible manner.
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.
Honoring SEBA President, Sergeant Grant Ward – Support His Family
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our SEBA President and PORAC Board Member, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Sgt. Grant Ward, who courageously battled cancer and passed peacefully on February 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife, daughters, and family.
Honoring Scott Aaron – Support His Family
It is with tremendous heartbreak and sadness that we share the sudden loss of Oxnard Police Department Commander Scott Aaron.
Help Support David George Fight Pancreatic Cancer
We are reaching out to ask for support for David George, a Sergeant at the Kern County Sheriff’s Office who has served our community for 18 years. Since Memorial Day last year, David has been unable to work and was later diagnosed with Stage Four pancreatic cancer. David does not want the attention and has kept his struggle private for a long time, but now he is asking for our help.