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! Read More
United States Senate Unanimously Passes Legislation to Expand Health Care for Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits
Last week, the United States Senate passed S.3541, the Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act. The bipartisan bill aims to expand health care for post-9/11 combat veterans, including those suffering from effects relating to burn pit exposure from Iraq and Afghanistan. The legislation is now headed to the United States House of Representatives before […] Read More
PORAC Shares Letter with President Biden on Pending Police Reform Executive Order
As PORAC continues to advocate for our members and elevate your voice on a national level, PORAC President Brian Marvel recently sent a letter to President Joe Biden in regards to a pending Executive Order on police reform. Click on the image below to read the letter and PORAC’s recommendations… Read More
PORAC Calls for Increased Resources to Combat Human Trafficking Around Super Bowl
To help combat the impacts of human trafficking in connection with the Super Bowl, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) in partnership with Breaking the Chains, Mollie’s House, and Justice Coalition, recently sent a letter to National Football League (NFL) Commissioner Roger Goodell requesting that the NFL devote resources specifically for organizations that […] Read More
WE NEED YOUR HELP – TELL YOUR LEGISLATORS TO OPPOSE SB 2
ACTION ALERT! You can help to oppose Senate Bill 2 – dangerous legislation that would not only create an unfair and unreliable process for revoking an officer’s license to practice law enforcement but also reaches far beyond police licensing to include policies that would place even the most respectful officers at risk of being personally […] Read More
Governor Newsom Signs SB 95, Authorizing 80-Hour Work Leave For COVID-Related Issues
On Friday, March 19, Governor Newsom signed into law SB 95 that authorizes covered full-time employees to utilize up to 80 hours leave for COVID-related absences, such as the need for self-quarantine and vaccination appointments. Read More
California Law Enforcement Leaders Partner with Senator Anthony Portantino to Introduce S.B. 387, the Law Enforcement Academic and Recruitment Next (LEARN) Act
Today, Senator Anthony Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) introduced SB 387– the Law Enforcement Academic and Recruitment Next (LEARN) Act – sponsored by the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) and the California Police Chiefs Association (CPCA). The LEARN Act will create increased opportunities to recruit a more diverse pool of prospective officers, require more academic coursework as part of the required training each officer must receive, and provide financial resources for both prospective and current officers to pursue a college education that will help to prepare them for the rigors and adversities inherent to modern-day policing. Read More
Urge Your Legislator to Work Collaboratively with Law Enforcement Leaders
Email your representative now to request that they work together with California law enforcement to achieve meaningful change that will put all of our officers in a better position to serve our communities. Protests throughout the country following the tragic and unnecessary death of George Floyd have spurred a national dialogue about the need […] Read More
New PORAC Instagram Features
Support Law Enforcement and your Family in BLUE! Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/poracalifornia/ to use these new Instagram story filters and gifs/stickers! Read More
IRS Unveils “Dirty Dozen” List of Tax Scams For 2020
Americans are urged to be vigilant to these threats during the pandemic and its aftermath. Read More
Governor Newsom Orders California Counties To Shut Down Amidst Rising COVID-19 Cases
California Governor Gavin Newsom rolled-back orders of opening counties across the state during the COVID-19 pandemic due to a sharp rise in cases. Effective July 13, 2020, ALL counties must close indoor operations in these sectors: Dine-in restaurants Wineries and tasting rooms Movie theaters Family entertainment centers (for example: bowling alleys, miniature golf, batting cages […] Read More
Newsom announces new coronavirus restrictions ahead of Fourth of July weekend
Governor Gavin Newsom announced new restrictions for 19 counties to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. Certain businesses, including restaurants, wineries and tasting rooms, museums and movie theaters, were ordered to cease indoor operations. Read More
California Reopening: Tracking Progress Across Counties
California is currently in the second stage of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s four-stage plan to gradually reopen the state amid the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no official date for when the third and fourth stages will begin, but some counties are charting their own path to reopening independent of the state’s guidelines. Track each county’s progress here. Read More
Cities Join Forces with Firefighters and Public Safety Representatives, Labor, and Small Businesses to “Support Local Recovery”
A grassroots coalition of local government, labor, and business is launching a new campaign “Support Local Recovery: Vibrant Cities. Strong Economies.” in an effort to kick start economic recovery in local communities. The coalition is calling on the state to provide $7 billion in direct and flexible funding to cities to support critical local services, […] Read More
PORAC Co-Sponsors AB 664
On April 29, 2020, PORAC President Brian Marvel, on behalf of the PORAC Board of Directors, wrote a letter to Assemblymember Jim Cooper to inform him of PORAC’s co-sponsorship of AB 664. AB 664 will classify COVID-19, and other communicable diseases, as presumptive work-related injuries for nurses, firefighters and peace officers. To protect […] Read More
Expiration dates for CA county stay-at-home orders
The dates, current as of Thursday, April 13, should be considered tentative since most counties issued them with the caveat that the orders could be extended, amended or rescinded. Check county health department web sites for the most current information. Read More
2020 COVID-19 Tele-Townhall Regional Meetings
Listen online to the COVID-19 Tele-Townhall Regional Meetings. Read More
Combating COVID-19: Call for Public Safety Resources Needed from the Frontline
To continue containing and responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, there is a clear and urgent need to keep our first responders safe and healthy as they carry out their mission to serve and protect our California communities during this crisis. In New York, the NYPD has already confirmed 129 cases, another 2,407 have called out sick. If these numbers foreshadow what California law enforcement can expect in the coming days and weeks, we must do everything in our power to support our officers as they rise to meet this moment. Read More
Advocating For Our Members On COVID-19
PORAC recently sent out multiple letters to our elected leaders in the State as well as the Federal government to advocate on behalf of our members during the COVID-19 crisis. Read More
PORAC Headquarters is Temporarily Closed
Due to the formal order from the Sacramento County Health Officer directing residents to remain at home to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), our staff will be working remotely with limited access. Read More