On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz connect with speakers Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman and Sgt. Jon Davis to get a sneak preview of what’s to come when they present at our 69th Annual Conference of Members happening November 19-21 in Monterey.
On the Job with PORAC
Hosted by PORAC President Brian Marvel & Vice President Benjamin Therriault
This podcast addresses a wide variety of topics ranging from legislation to public safety while providing up-to-date information on officer benefits, training and advocacy. It is a place for our members and other law enforcement professionals, as well as the public, to hear directly from the source concerning law enforcement and the issues that matter. Listen along as we host a variety of guest speakers and interviewees and tune in for fun and inspiring stories from our law enforcement family!
We invite you to join the discussion by submitting topics and ideas for future episodes! Email us at info@porac.org.
Social Media Talk With Tamrin Olden (feat. Tamrin Olden of Law Enforcement Social Media Training)
On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel sits down with Law Enforcement Social Media Training Coordinator Tamrin Olden to discuss the importance of how to properly and effectively use social media to market an agency and the dangers of misusing the platforms.
2021 Legislative Updates (feat. PORAC Legislative Advocate Randy Perry)
On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite back in PORAC’s legislative advocate Randy Perry of Aaron Read & Associates for an annual discussion of recent California legislation and its effects on our nation’s law enforcement.
PORAC Corporate Sponsor: National University
On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz sit down with Marc Bailey of National University to learn more about the opportunities of higher educational learning it provides to PORAC members and how they can enroll. National University is a 2021 PORAC Corporate Sponsor and will be present at our upcoming 69th Annual Conference of Members in Monterey, CA.
PORAC Corporate Sponsor: Conkling Team – CrossCountry Mortgage
On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz sit down with Curt Conkling of Conkling Team – CrossCountry Mortgage to learn more about the mortgage lender and how PORAC members can save money when purchasing or refinancing a home.
What’s Coming Down The Pike At PORAC!
On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz sit down in the studio to update PORAC members and followers about upcoming events, including sponsored NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Kyle Weatherman’s upcoming race in Las Vegas, PORAC-hosted trainings coming down the pike, and our 69th Annual Conference of Members in Monterey.
Introducing The Two PORAC-Endorsed CalPERS Candidates (feat. Board Incumbent Margaret Brown and Nominee Tiffany Moran)
On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite in CalPERS Board incumbent Margaret Brown and nominee Tiffany Moran, who are both candidates for two CalPERS board seats. Marvel and Kurtz discuss the importance of CalPERS, their seats, and why PORAC endorses their nominations.
LODD Coping With C.O.P.S. (feat. Dianne Bernhard of C.O.P.S.)
On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz visit the Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) headquarters in Camdenton, Missouri to talk with C.O.P.S. Executive Director Dianne Bernhard about line of duty death coping and what her nonprofit organization has to offer to help.
Why YOU Should Consider A Retiree Medical Trust (feat. RMT Chairman Terry Moore and Board Representative Tim Davis)
On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite in RMT Chairman Terry Moore and PORAC Board Representative Tim Davis to talk about PORAC’s Retiree Medical Trust and why PORAC members should join the program.
Uncovering What PORAC Institute Has To Offer (Special Guest PORAC Training Coordinator Cathy Knape)
On this special episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite PORAC Training Coordinator Cathy Knape into the studio to provide an overview of what training classes our PORAC Institute is offering for the remainder of the year and 2022.
Bipartisan Talk With Congressman Panetta (Special Guest Congressman Jimmy Panetta)
On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz host California Congressman Jimmy Panetta on Zoom to discuss the importance of bipartisanship in Congress, his stance on police reform negotiations, and the Victim Witness Protection Act.
Membership Involvement In Elected Positions (Special Guest Sheriff Pat Withrow)
On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite in San Joaquin County Sheriff Pat Withrow to discuss membership involvement in elected positions and our current political climate regarding law enforcement.
D.C. Discussion With Congressman Devin Nunes
On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite in Congressman Devin Nunes to hear updates from Washington D.C. and his support for California’s law enforcement.
Discussing CA Legislation and Law Enforcement with Assemblymember Jim Cooper
On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite in Assemblymember Jim Cooper to hear updates on California legislation and his support for our state’s law enforcement.
SB 387: The LEARN Act
On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz sit down with PORAC Legislative Analyst Randy Perry of Aaron Read & Associates to discuss SB 387 aka The Learn Act.
Fund A Hero Success Stories
On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz bring on PORAC Executive Committee Member Barry Donelan and PORAC Central Coast Chapter Director Mike Pruger to talk about the success of their Fund A Hero campaigns that were hosted by their associations and the benefits they raised.
Checking In With Game Changer
On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz bring on Sean Sheppard of the nonprofit organization Embrace to hear updates on how the Game Changer program has been since the COVID-19 March shutdowns.
Deep Dive into Law Enforcement Documentary “Monochrome”
On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz meet up with actress and documentarian Tracy Melchior in Las Vegas to discuss her upcoming law enforcement documentary “Monochrome.”
Special Election & Legislative Update
On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz sit down with PORAC Legislative Analyst Randy Perry of Aaron Read & Associates to discuss the November 2020 election results in California.
Sitting Down With William Shatner
On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite in special guest William Shatner to talk about his latest projects and his positive experience with law enforcement.