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PORAC’s Letter to AG Rob Bonta Regarding Recent Firearms Data Breach

Posted on July 1, 2022

There was a leak Tuesday afternoon of sensitive personal information through the California DOJ’s Firearms Dashboard Portal, Assault Weapon Registry, Handguns Certified for Sale, Dealer Record of Sale, Firearms Certificate […] Read More

California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation to Honor California’s Fallen Officers This Sunday and Monday

Posted on April 29, 2022

  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 […] Read More

California Law Enforcement Sponsors Kyle Weatherman’s #92 Camaro in the LS Tractor 200 at the Phoenix Raceway

Posted on March 16, 2022

On Saturday, March 12th, a coalition of California law enforcement organizations came together to partner with Wolfpack Racing as the primary sponsors of the #92 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Kyle […] Read More

Recall of LADA George Gascon Officially Underway, Petitions Available for Download

Posted on January 31, 2022

To qualify, the recall must collect 566,857 signatures from registered Los Angeles County voters. The deadline for submission to the Registrar is July 6, 2022. If successful, the recall would […] Read More

California Reopens As State Lifts Most COVID-19 Restrictions

Posted on June 15, 2021

California has fully reopened its economy. This means no more physical distancing, no capacity limits, no county tiers, and relaxed mask guidance. Read More

Enter The C.O.P.S. Lucky Ladder Drop For Your Chance To Win Big Money!

Posted on May 6, 2021

Try your luck in the Lucky Ladder Drop! 500 numbered balls will be dropped from the top of Mid-County’s fire truck ladder on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Read More

Together We Honor California’s 2020 Fallen Officers With A Moment Of Silence

Posted on May 3, 2021

At precisely 10:30 a.m., PORAC will take a moment of silence remotely to honor the officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Please join us in this shared moment as you watch the video above. Read More

PORAC’s Statement on Guilty Verdict in Trial of Former Officer Derek Chauvin

Posted on April 20, 2021

Today, a jury in Minnesota found former officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all three counts of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and culpable negligence for the killing of George Floyd in May of last year in 10 hours of deliberation. Read More

PORAC STATEMENT – Peace Officers Research Association of California Congratulates Newly Appointed California Attorney General

Posted on March 24, 2021

California Governor Gavin Newsom today named current Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-18) to serve as the state’s new Attorney General to replace former Attorney General Xavier Becerra, who has been selected to serve in the Biden Administration as the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Read More

Governor Newsom Signs SB 95, Authorizing 80-Hour Work Leave For COVID-Related Issues

Posted on March 24, 2021

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

WATCH: PORAC President Brian Marvel’s Appearance On FOX40 News With NASCAR Driver Kyle Weatherman

Posted on March 12, 2021

PORAC President Brian Marvel was interviewed alongside NASCAR Driver Kyle Weatherman on FOX40 News prior to the March 6 Xfinity Series Alsco Uniforms 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. PORAC has teamed up with Kyle Weatherman to support our nation’s law enforcement. Read More

PORAC Press Release – PORAC Provides Primary Sponsorship of Kyle Weatherman for Alsco Uniforms 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Posted on March 5, 2021

PORAC’s sponsorship of Weatherman for the Alsco Uniforms 300 marks their inaugural partnership with MHR for this event and builds on last year’s show of support for law enforcement professionals at the Homestead-Miami Speedway. 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

Posted on February 11, 2021

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

PORAC’s Response to the Request to Change Ethics Rules for Prosecutors

Posted on February 8, 2021

On June 1, 2020, a coalition of four current and former District Attorneys sent a letter urging the California State Bar to pass a Rule of Professional Conduct prohibiting prosecutors from accepting political donations from police unions. PORAC strongly opposes the proposed rule. Read More

Gov. Newsom Lifts California Stay-At-Home Order

Posted on January 25, 2021

The announcement means that all counties in California revert back to following the county tier system, which loosens restrictions on reopening businesses depending on COVID-19 transmission and hospitalization rates. Read More

Merry Christmas from PORAC!

Posted on December 25, 2020

Governor Newsom Signs SB 1159 To Protect Law Enforcement & Others During COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on September 29, 2020

Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 1159 on September 17, 2020 that redefines a work “injury” for an employee to include illness or death resulting from COVID-19 under specified circumstances, until January 1, 2023. Read More

PORAC PRESS RELEASE: PORAC Responds to Shooting of Two Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Deputies

Posted on September 16, 2020

The political climate surrounding law enforcement has taken a disturbing turn as two Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Deputies were nearly assassinated by a lone gunman Saturday night at a local Metro station, adding to the litany of ambushes of police officers in 2020. Read More

PORAC PRESS RELEASE: California Legislature Passes Several Public Safety Bills

Posted on September 1, 2020

SB 731 Unable to Achieve Enough Support to Advance, Others Bills Stalled Due to Time Constraints Read More

PORAC PRESS RELEASE: California Law Enforcement Unites to Call for a Collaborative, Holistic Approach to Public Safety Legislation

Posted on August 25, 2020

SB 731 and SB 776 Need More Time to be Vetted, Researched and Amended to Ensure the Best Outcome
for Californians. Read More

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