The PORAC 2023 Symposium will be held in Monterey, at the Portola Hotel & Spa . We will have a series of experts in varying fields. They will be providing […]
The PORAC 2023 Symposium will be held in Monterey, at the Portola Hotel & Spa . We will have a series of experts in varying fields. They will be providing […]
All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Peace Officers Relief & Education Foundation. POREF was established to educate peace officers and the general public on law enforcement related issues […]
There was a leak Tuesday afternoon of sensitive personal information through the California DOJ’s Firearms Dashboard Portal, Assault Weapon Registry, Handguns Certified for Sale, Dealer Record of Sale, Firearms Certificate […]
PORAC is deeply concerned with SB 1273 as this bill presents serious obstacles for our officers seeking to protect and serve the most vulnerable among us, our children.
President Biden Issues Executive Order, Bringing Some of California’s Landmark Law Enforcement Policies to the Federal Level
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In honor of National Women’s History Month this March, we are proud to shine a light on some of the women leaders who’ve worn the badge with honor and gone above and beyond to protect our… Read More
With over six years on the force, Jose Espinoza (Fresno County DSA) is one of countless peace officers who put their lives on the line every day to protect and serve our communities. Read More
PORAC is pleased to announce that Lloyd Bedford, a former U.S. Army veteran, has joined our team to become our new director of communications. Read More
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On March 15, 2023, Police Officer David Turner passed away after a courageous battle with cancer that he developed as a tenured officer with the Sacramento Police Department. He proudly served the City of Sacramento for three decades in many specialty positions including the department’s Mounted Unit and most recently in the Sacramento Police Department Bomb Squad (EOD).
The Mariposa County Deputy Sheriff's Association has been hit hard with bad news recently. Not one but two of it's members are battling cancer issues. Custodial Deputy Nick Osenbaugh has been battling medical issues for months now but was recently diagnosed with at least one form of cancer. Deputy Jose Garcia is also taking time to help his wife, Bionca, with her battle with cancer.
On Tuesday, January 31st, the officer was on patrol in a residential neighborhood near Rose and Mitchell Avenue when a neighbor stopped him to report a suspicious person in the area. A short time later, investigators say the officer located the suspicious person and attempted to contact him when he was gunned down.
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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…