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 […]
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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Last month, PORAC announced its endorsements for California governor — endorsing both Republican Chad Bianco and Democrat Antonio Villaraigosa. Yes, you read that right; it’s the first time… Read More
One of the provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act concerns the deduction of overtime from income. This was met with widespread approval from members of law enforcement and the firefighting… Read More
September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, a time when we are reminded that the threats facing our law enforcement professionals often extend far beyond the call of duty. While… Read More
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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.
Shortly after finding out we were pregnant during one our first anatomy scans, our baby boy was diagnosed with a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). CDH is a condition that affects about 1 in every 3,600 babies. Babies with CDH are born with a hole in their diaphragm, allowing for organs to move into the chest and compromise the development of the lungs. The larger the hernia, the more organs can migrate up. Our baby had his intestines, stomach, spleen, and part of his liver move up into his chest.
Ryan Luke, a Deputy with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, and his wife, Ashley, the Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer, recently welcomed their second child, Lainey, on June 19, 2025. What should have been a joyful homecoming quickly turned into a nightmare no parent can prepare for. Just six days after birth, Lainey experienced a severe breathing episode and had to be rushed to the hospital.
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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…