President Biden Issues Executive Order, Bringing Some of California’s Landmark Law Enforcement Policies to the Federal Level
President Biden Issues Executive Order, Bringing Some of California’s Landmark Law Enforcement Policies to the Federal Level
Click to read PORAC’s letter to Speaker Pelosi and Leader McCarthy regarding federal efforts to improve nationwide policing practices.
The chart lists Assembly, Senate, Congress, and Statewide candidates that PORAC has endorsed. Click to view the full chart and support these candidates with your vote!
Ceremonies will take place Sunday, May 1, and Monday, May 2 Sunday, May 1 Candlelight Vigil 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. California Peace Officers’ Memorial Monument 10th Street and Capitol Mall – Sacramento At dusk families, friends, community members, and colleagues walk in solidarity to the Memorial Monument to remember and celebrate their fallen heroes. […]
On April 15, 2022 nominations for the Region IV Special Election for Executive Committee closed. Today the member elected to the Region IV Executive Committee position was declared. Mr. Brian Avera, San Diego POA, has been elected to represent you as one of the Region IV Executive Committee members. Congratulations Executive Committee Member Brian Avera!
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May is a sacred month for our nation’s law enforcement profession. It is a time for peace officers, survivors and supporters to come together to pay tribute to the men and women we have lost in the… Read More
(Photos by Christopher Slatoff/christopherslatoff.com) On May 13, 1988, history was made when Governor George Deukmejian dedicated the California Peace Officers’ Memorial Monument at the State… Read More
Photos by Cutter Hicks and Marissa Wolford PORAC was thrilled to host Symposium — IMPACT 2022 at the Marriott Laguna Cliffs in Dana Point on March 30 and 31. Members who attended had the… Read More
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On Monday, May 23rd, recently retired Sacramento State Police Department Cpl. Paul Skrinie's first born child and only son Andriy was tragically killed in a single car traffic collision in Sacramento County.
On February 15, 2022, the Azusa Police Department had its worst experience when one of our officers was involved in a shooting and was hit multiple times.
Vacaville Police Sergeant Vince Nadasdy passed peacefully after a short illness. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Shannon, and his two sons, Nolan and Bryden.
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Jun 01
Wellness – In-Person Training at the PORAC Training Center – The Anti-Burnout & Stress Reduction
Jun 09
This 8-hour class will cover a variety of topics and answer common questions regarding starting a Peer Support Team at your Department. Why is a PEER...
Jun 10
This 8-hour class will cover a variety of areas that deal with this sensitive topic. You will hear from individuals who have been personally involved...
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…