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.
On the Job with PORAC
Hosted by PORAC President Brian Marvel & Vice President Damon Kurtz
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.
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.
Huntington Beach POA’s New IDR Process
On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite Yasha Nikitin of Huntington Beach POA, retired Workers’ Compensation Judge Steven Siemers and John Ferrone of Adams, Ferrone & Ferrone law firm to discuss Huntington Beach POA’s new IDR Process.
Outcome of SB 731 & Legislative Session Round-Up
On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz welcome PORAC’s legislative advocate, from Aaron Read & Associates, Randy Perry. As well as two of PORAC’s LDF Panel Attorney’s; David E. Mastagni of Mastagni Holstedt, APC and Timothy K. Talbot of Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver, PC. This shortened legislative session due to COVID19 produced an onslaught of over two dozen public safety bills introduced. We discuss the outcome of SB 731 (Bradford) as well as the new PORAC Policy Platform and how we chart a new path forward for public safety officers while restoring public trust in law enforcement in 2021 and beyond.
United for Positive Reform
On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz talk with PORAC Executive Committee Member Marshall McClain and PORAC Inland Chapter President Rich Randolph to discuss PORAC’s new coalition called United for Positive Reform, which brings together organizations and community members to find a better way to make change that is not politically charged. McClain is the chairman of the coalition while Randolph is the Vice-chairman.
Update on Potential California Law Enforcement Legislation
On this episode of On the Job With PORAC Podcast, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite Randy Perry, from Aaron Read and Associates to the show to discuss major California Law Enforcement Legislation. Randy, PORAC’s legislative advocate in California, discusses the upcoming articles of legislation.
Community Trust & Our Nation’s Law Enforcement
On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz video chat with PORAC Executive Committee Member and Los Angeles Airport POA President Marshall McClain about the nationwide protests that are taking place in response to the death of George Floyd and PORAC’s response to the incident.
COVID-19 Federal Legislative Update
On this Special Federal Episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz video chat with Darryl Nirenberg and Patrick Northrup of Steptoe & Johnson, PORAC’s Washington D.C. federal advocates, to provide information on the CARES Act and BJA Grants during our nation’s current COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 California Legislative Update
On this special episode of On the Job With PORAC Podcast, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite Randy Perry, from Aaron Read and Associates to the show. Randy, PORAC’s legislative advocate in California, discusses the upcoming COVID-19 worker’s comp legislation (AB 664) and the plan to reopen the state capitol.
COVID-19 Update
On this special episode of On the Job With PORAC Podcast, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz provide updates to our nation’s law enforcement regarding COVID-19 and what PORAC is doing to help them, including writing a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom and providing surveys to figure out the needs of California departments.
COVID-19 & The Impact On Law Enforcement
On this special episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on our first responders throughout California and the nation.
Opening The Lines Of Communication Between Law Enforcement & The Community Through Sports
On episode 31 of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz sit down with Sean Sheppard of the nonprofit organization Embrace. One of Embrace’s programs is called Game Changer, which allows community members, law enforcement, members of the judicial system, and elected officials to become better educated about one another and create a change in perception while attending a sporting event. Sheppard explains the concept behind its creation and how it’s brought together the community and law enforcement.
2020 California Primary Election Update
On this special episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite in PORAC Legislative Advocate Randy Perry of Aaron Read & Associates to discuss the March 3 primary elections and PORAC endorsed candidates on Super Tuesday. Tune in to hear PORAC’s take on key races throughout the state of California.