Today, 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 to serve […]
Today, 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 to serve […]
Yesterday, California State Senators Scott Wiener of San Francisco and Jesse Arreguín of Oakland introduced Senate Bill 627, which if passed will prohibit law enforcement at the local, state and […]
During Women’s History Month, PORAC President Brian Marvel discussed efforts to boost recruitment and retention of women in law enforcement, with 49 California agencies aiming for 30% female officers by […]
PORAC’s latest brief highlights the urgent need to break down barriers for women in law enforcement and build a more inclusive, effective public safety workforce.
California law enforcement groups support A.B. 284 to improve RIPA by refining data collection, adding peer review, and ensuring balanced representation for more accurate, actionable analysis of bias in policing.
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On February 10, the Roseville Police Department in Northern California commemorated the 30th anniversary of the tragic death of Officer Mark A. White, a dedicated three-year veteran of the force… Read More
On February 10, 1995, Liz White-Dibb and her children became survivors, joining the thousands of law enforcement families across the country who have lost a loved one in the line Read More
A Spouse’s Perspective of Law Enforcement Trauma and Recovery STEPHANIE KIESOW As a former cop, I felt somewhat prepared for the traumas and sacrifices that those in law enforcement face Read More
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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.
The Sonoma County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association is reaching out to ask for your support of Deputy Sheriff Joe Amezquita’s daughter, Kinzley. Kinzley is a vibrant 2-year-old girl who was recently diagnosed with leukemia.
Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Cristina Buckovic has been diagnosed with leukemia. Cristina has proudly served the Sheriff’s Office for 12 years and is currently assigned to the Training Division as a Recruit
Training Officer (RTO).
On May 31, 2025, Officer Riveros was shot and killed during an intense gun battle with an armed suspect while attempting to rescue another injured police officer.
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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…