Spring at the Capitol means one thing: the pace picks up — fast. Committee rooms fill, agendas stack up, and hundreds of bills move quickly through the process as lawmakers […]
Peace Officers Research Association of California
Federal Action Advances on Drug Enforcement, Retiree Relief, and AI
Bicameral Consideration of Xylazine Legislation PORAC applauds the recent progress of the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (S. 545 / H.R. 1266) in both the House and Senate. Led by Sen. […]
PORAC Applauds Congressional Action on the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced S. 545, the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, taking a key step to address a growing threat in the illicit drug supply.
Evaluating Police Consent Decrees
PORAC released a research brief, Evaluating Police Consent Decrees: From Compliance to Results, examining decades of federal consent decrees and questioning whether the current system delivers meaningful results.
AB 1383 Advances to the Senate
AB 1383, PORAC’s co-sponsored bill with the California Professional Firefighters addressing recruitment and retention challenges in public safety, is advancing. After being introduced last year, the bill passed the Assembly […]
Capitol Committees Gear Up for Spring Legislative Push
Federal Action Advances on Drug Enforcement, Retiree Relief, and AI
PORAC Applauds Congressional Action on the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act
Evaluating Police Consent Decrees
AB 1383 Advances to the Senate
PORAC Chapters
President’s Message
As we move from winter to spring, this season of renewal is a reminder of the strength, resilience and purpose that define those who serve their communities every day. In that spirit, I want to wish… Read More
Eyes in the Sky
The Chula Vista Police Department is widely recognized within the law enforcement and unmanned aircraft community as the first true Drone as First Responder (DFR) program in the world. However, since… Read More
Honoring the “True First Responders”
During the second week of April each year, the law enforcement community celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week to recognize the critical work of dispatchers and operators and their… Read More
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COVID-19 Information
PORAC continues to advocate for the resources, policies and programs our members need to perform their duties in the safest possible manner.
PORAC HELP
The Hazardous Exposure Listing Program (HELP) allows you to document all exposures that may potentially cause you physical problems years into the future.
PORAC Institute
Ongoing educational training is a major part of PORAC’s philosophy, with courses designed to help our members be more effective within their organizations.
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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.
Tulare County Sheriff’s Office – Det. Randy Hoppert EOW 4/9/26
On the morning of April 9, 2026, Deputy Hoppert was tragically killed in the line of duty while assisting fellow deputies who came under gunfire during the service of an eviction notice in Porterville.
Support for Deputy Funderberg’s Recovery
Dustin Funderberg is a devoted Deputy, husband, father, and friend who has always put his community and loved ones first. On Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, while on duty, Dusty was involved in a devastating car accident when his vehicle collided head-on with a propane truck. The impact left him with a fractured C7 vertebra, a severe separation and laceration on his head, and multiple other injuries.
Baby Biedermann’s Fight
Fresno Police Officer Kobe Biedermann, and his family are facing a serious medical crisis with their newborn son. Born on January 17, 2026, their son has been diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot, including two holes in his heart (9mm and 4mm), and will require open-heart surgery following a recent evaluation by specialists at Stanford.