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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

Comprehensive Use-of-Force Legislation

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

PORAC Opposes the First Step Act

As longtime opponents to AB 109, Proposition 47 and 57, it would be inconsistent to now support a federal version of these bills. PORAC relayed our concerns to those involved in the crafting of this legislation and the advocates have taken some steps to improve the bill. Yet, a number of serious felonies, including violent crimes, are still eligible for early release. Read More

RIPA Advisory Board Oath of Office

PORAC President Elect Brian Marvel taking the oath of office for the RIPA Board. Second picture is Brian with Co-Chairs Pastor Ben McBride and Chief Ed Medrano along with Nancy Beninati from DOJ. Read More

FIREARMS LEGISLATION

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
AB 1135 (Levine) – Firearms: assault weapons.
 This bill redefines “assault weapon” to include a firearm with a detachable magazine that can be removed readily with the use of a tool.
 This bill requires that owners of these newly defined “assault weapons,” prior to January 1, 2017, to register the firearm online at DOJ. There will be a fee of up to, but no more than, $15 to register the firearm. Read More

LEGISLATIVE DAY on May 3rd

The annual Legislative Day at the State Capitol is an opportunity for PORAC’s leadership to meet and strategize with decision makers who support law enforcement issues and work on legislation […] Read More

DODGING A BULLET

Friedrichs v. CTA and the Assault on Public Sector Unions in the Courts ROBERT BONSALL Partner Beeson Tayer & Bodine Corporate Counsel PORAC STEPHANIE PLATENKAMP Associate Beeson Tayer & Bodine […] Read More

PORAC Opposes H.R. 699 / E-Mail Privacy Act

On behalf of the Peace Officers Research Association of California (“PORAC”), the
nation’s largest statewide public safety association, representing over 66,000 members in
California and Nevada, I write to oppose H.R. 699, the “the Email Privacy Act,” which seeks to
update the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (“ECPA”) for the digital age.

PORAC supports reforming ECPA and acknowledges the need for renewing this
outdated law, but H.R. 699 is not the answer. The ability to access electronic communications is
critical for law enforcement to ensure public safety efficiently and effectively. As written, H.R.
699 places an undue burden on law enforcement’s ability to gather digital evidence, providing Read More

Staying Strong Through Crisis

PORAC Member Spotlight San Bernardino Police Officers Association Incorporated in 1953, the same year as PORAC, the San Bernardino Police Officers Association (SBPOA) represents almost 200 members of the San […] Read More