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In the News

PORAC Law Enforcement News Featured Articles For October 2021: Taking Care of Our Own, Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, Response to Resistance or Threat Part 3 – Recapturing the Narrative, PORAC Director Profile: Chris Barker, PORAC Director Profile: Jesus Montana Read More »

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Redwood Chapter Meeting

October 16

PORAC Institute: Internal Affairs

October 19 at 8:00 am - October 20 at 5:00 pm

Central California Chapter Meeting

October 19 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Peace officers collectively join PORAC directly through their local peace officers’ association

PORAC members are spread throughout California and are divided into four geographic regions and subdivided into 14 chapters

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PORAC Newsline

Outreach efforts we are making to strengthen your law enforcement rights in California.
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PRESS RELEASE: Governor Newsom Signs Senate Bill 2 Into Law Establishing California’s First Ever Peace Officer Licensing Program

The program creates a process to determine if a peace officer engaged in serious misconduct... Read more »

Response to Resistance or Threat Part 3 – Recapturing the Narrative

Let’s take the example of what is commonly referred to as “deadly force.” Due largely... Read more »

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Brian Marvel

  • President’s Message - October 2021
    September 10, 2021, marked the end of the first year of a two-year state legislative session. Needless to say, we were in the breach again. Police reform and public safety issues were a key focus among legislators, who introduced over 44 bills proposing new public safety and law enforcement policies.
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Damon Kurtz

  • Vice President’s Message - October 2021
    With the 2021 state legislative session over, we get to regroup and evaluate the outcome of another difficult year here in California. Each year, there seem to be more bills focused on law enforcement reform. Unfortunately, even bills introduced by legislators with good intentions can have negative impacts without input from law enforcement professionals. Fortunately, we have a strong coalition of law enforcement leaders and advocates who work tirelessly to make sure our concerns are addressed.
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Timothy Davis

  • Treasurer’s Message - October 2021
    On Saturday, September 11, my youngest son and I were at LaTour Demonstration Forest hunting for deer and bear. Last Christmas, I decided to get into bow hunting and bought a bow for both my boys and myself. I did ask my wife if she also wanted to go hunting, and she said, “NO.” We outfitted ourselves and began honing our skills in archery. We all took hunter safety classes, purchased hunting licenses and started planning our hunting trips. I had hunted for years as a child and when I was in the Marine Corps, but I had never taken my two sons hunting because of sports and other numerous youthful activities.

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PORAC Law Enforcement News

Published monthly and distributed nationally, the magazine offers members with up-to-date information on legislation and detailed coverage of precedent setting court cases and more.

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PORAC Insights – Legal Defense Fund (LDF)

PORAC Insights

The first video out our PORAC Insights videos highlights the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) – the nation’s oldest, largest and most respected public safety legal plan. As you know, the LDF provides members with access to attorneys, experts and investigators during critical and emergency incidents and covers all expenses that could make or break a case.

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PORAC PRESS RELEASE: Governor Newsom Signs Senate Bill 2 Into Law Establishing California’s First Ever Peace Officer Licensing Program

The program creates a process to determine if a peace officer engaged in serious misconduct thereby warranting the suspension or revocation of the officer’s license to work in law enforcement. Read More »

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