In his testimony, President Marvel stressed the need for a collaborative approach to reform that builds a two-way trust and respect between law enforcement officers and their communities. Only through a truly multi-faceted dialogue can our country realize the best public safety outcomes. Read More
PORAC President Brian Marvel’s Written Testimony For The President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice
Defunding Police Is Not the Answer
Following nationwide protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd, the Los Angeles City Council introduced a motion to cut $150 million from the LAPD budget — a decision so apparently spontaneous and unilateral that the association representing the department’s command officers had to hear about it on Twitter, without any opportunity to discuss or address the issue. Read More
Important Conference Updates For Our Members
We are in unprecedented territory during the current COVID-19 pandemic and are working through various scenarios with relation to the 68th Annual Conference of Members at the Disneyland® Hotel in Anaheim. Read More
Statement From PORAC On The Death Of Mr. George Floyd
The loss of life is always tragic, and the incident in Minneapolis has damaged the trust in our nation’s law enforcement agencies. The role of peace officers is to protect and serve the citizens of their community. Sadly, what we saw in the video was a man in distress crying for help. Mr. George Floyd did not need to die. Read More
PORAC VIRTUAL MEETING BACKGROUND IMAGES
PORAC has introduced new virtual meeting background images for our members to download and use for free! DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD 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
What To Know About Coronavirus (COVID-19) & Safety Reminders
The ongoing spread of the Coronavirus in California has caused plenty of concern around the state. We at PORAC would like to take the time to remind everyone these safety tips on how you can reduce the risk of exposure. Read More
PORAC Symposium – IMPACT 2020 & The POREF Open have been CANCELED
After careful deliberation by PORAC leadership, it was determined that the best course of action during the uncertainty of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak would be to cancel the IMPACT 2020 Symposium and POREF Open Golf Tournament. It is an unfortunate decision, but the safety of our members, panel attorneys, guests and staff are of the […] Read More
POREF Open Sponsorships Available Now!
Information on all sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming POREF Open golf tournament in Indian Wells Read More
Symposium – IMPACT 2020 & POREF Open Golf Tournament – Registration Now Open
The annual PORAC Symposium – Impact 2020 will be taking place this year on April 21-23, 2020 in the greater Palm Springs area at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Indian Wells. This year also marks the inaugural POREF Open Golf Tournament at the Desert Willow Golf Resort – Firecliff Course in Palm Desert. […] Read More
Press Release- SB 230 Signed Into Law
Today SB 230 has been signed into law. This precedent-setting legislation will allow Law Enforcement in California access to the funding and training they need to continue the outstanding service they provide to their communities. Read the full press release… Read More
PORAC Police & Fire Health Plan Open Enrollment
The 2019 open enrollment period will be from September 9, 2019, through October 4, 2019. Read More
Peace Officers Day at the Capitol
Check out this great video from the California Public Safety Partnership highlighting the inaugural Peace Officers Day at the Capitol! Read More
PRESS RELEASE: DR. SHIRLEY WEBER AMENDS AB 392
After nearly a year of discussions and negotiations around proposed legislation to address the use of force, Assemblymember Shirley Weber and the supporters of AB 392 put forward amended bill language that reflects a compromise with a statewide coalition of law enforcement organizations. Read More
Peace Officer Day At The Capitol
Please join us for the first-ever “Peace Officer Day” at the State Capitol on Tuesday, May 28 — when peace officers and their families from around California will stand together, meet with legislators, and discuss how AB 392 threatens your life and the lives of those you protect. Read More
SB 230 Senate Public Safety Committee Hearing
On April 23rd Senate Bill 230, authored by Senator Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) and sponsored by PORAC, and a coalition of Law Enforcement Associations made its way out of the Senate Public Safety Committee with a unanimous vote of 7-0. From here, the bill will continue on to Senate Appropriations Committee where an estimated monetary value will be established. Read More
SB 230 Major Amendments Announcement
California law enforcement and Senator Anna Caballero (D – Salinas) announced sweeping amendments to SB 230 – the California use of force bill that will set a national precedent by requiring consistent policies and mandatory training standards for all 500 California law enforcement agencies. Read More
AB 392 Assembly Public Safety Committee Hearing
Dr. Weber’s bill, AB 392, moved out of Assembly Public Safety Committee on April 9th with a vote of 6 – 2. Read More