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Public Safety Legislation: Read the Fine Print Carefully – An Op-ed by PORAC President Brian Marvel

Posted on August 17, 2020

Public safety is one of the most important issues facing our state and our country right now – if our loved ones are not safe or do not feel safe, nothing else matters. Read More

PORAC’s Letter to Palo Alto City Council Regarding Black Lives Matter Mural Depicting Convicted Killer of New Jersey Police Officer

Posted on August 7, 2020

PORAC’s Board of Directors urged the council to work together with the leaders from Palo Alto’s law enforcement community as well as the artist commissioned to paint the mural to find a solution. Read More

National Night Out Encourages 2020 Event Be Held In October

Posted on August 3, 2020

PORAC President Brian Marvel’s Written Testimony For The President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice

Posted on July 9, 2020

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

Defunding Police Is Not the Answer

Posted on June 24, 2020

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

Statement From PORAC On The Death Of Mr. George Floyd

Posted on May 28, 2020

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

Posted on April 9, 2020

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

Posted on March 25, 2020

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

Posted on March 19, 2020

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

Posted on March 17, 2020

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

Press Release- SB 230 Signed Into Law

Posted on September 12, 2019

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 […] Read More

PORAC Police & Fire Health Plan Open Enrollment

Posted on August 29, 2019

The 2019 open enrollment period will be from September 9, 2019, through October 4, 2019. Read More

Peace Officers Day at the Capitol

Posted on May 31, 2019

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

Posted on May 24, 2019

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

Posted on May 22, 2019

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

Posted on April 24, 2019

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

Posted on April 12, 2019

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

Posted on April 10, 2019

Dr. Weber’s bill, AB 392, moved out of Assembly Public Safety Committee on April 9th with a vote of 6 – 2. Read More

PORAC Use of Force Legislation SB 230 – Bill Language

Posted on February 6, 2019

Read the full Bill language on SB 230 to learn more about this comprehensive package. Read More

Comprehensive Use-of-Force Legislation

Posted on February 5, 2019

Today we join the California Police Chiefs Association in announcing the introduction of Comprehensive Use-of-Force Legislation, authored by Senator Anna Caballero, which presents a comprehensive package of changes to California’s use-of-force statutes, law enforcement agency policies, and training. Read More… Read More

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