Peace Officers Research Association of California
Public safety has always been a dangerous profession, and our members put their lives on the line each and every day to help keep our families and communities safe. As part of POREF, PORAC’s in-house Fund-A-Hero fundraising platform allows us to monitor and administer the fundraising process from start to finish, providing financial relief to officers and their families who have been tragically impacted by a line-of-duty death, near fatal injury or catastrophic event.
It is with profound sadness that we announce that Officer Osmar Rodarte of the Marysville Police Department lost his life in the line of duty. He worked for Marysville for two years. He was only 27 years old. Marysville Police Department is a small agency in Northern California’s central valley with only 17 sworn officers.
$29,070.00 raised of $50,000.00
The King City Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. Sergeant Ryan Kenedy passed away suddenly and unexpectedly while on duty working a patrol shift on March 25, 2025. Sergeant Kenedy experienced a medical emergency that ultimately proved fatal. His passing has shocked the small agency where everyone knows one another.
$17,180.00 raised of $50,000.00
San Bernardino County Deputy Hector Cuevas, who was assigned to the Victorville Police Station, was involved in a fatal traffic collision on duty on March 17, 2025.
$60,560.00 raised of $100,000.00
DA Investigator Nick Conrad, recently experienced a medical emergency. After suffering a seizure on duty, further testing revealed that he faces a cancer diagnosis.
$20,502.15 raised of $50,000.00
Redlands Police Officer Seth Franklin was diagnosed with Stage 3 melanoma cancer on his left forearm in September of 2022. He has courageously fought cancer for two and half years. His cancer eventually progressed to stage 4 and ultimately took his life April 6th, 2025.
$40,852.00 raised of $75,000.00
In early December 2024, Kaleb came down with an illness, not unexpected during the winter months. After a couple of weeks, the sickness did not improve, and he began to experience neurological issues such as loss of balance, slurred speech, and loss of motor control.
$34,160.00 raised of $100,000.00
On January 25th, Matt, at just 33 years old, suffered a devastating stroke while at home. Thanks to lifesaving measures, he survived and is now working hard on his recovery.
$14,745.00 raised of $100,000.00
