On the Job Podcast

On this episode of “On the Job with PORAC,” Brian has PORAC’s recently elected Vice President, Damon Kurtz, and recently elected Treasurer, Tim Davis, on the show to talk about their history in law enforcement and how they are looking ahead to a new year for PORAC.

Today, President Marvel and Randy, with Aaron Read & Associates (ARA), talk about PORAC’s 2018 legislative victories.  In a time where law enforcement is constantly playing defense against bad bills, PORAC continues to work with our legislative advocates at ARA to sponsor and support critical public safety measures.  In 2018, PORAC sponsored two work comp bills that made it successfully to the governor’s desk and received a signature.

On this episode of “On the Job with PORAC,” Brian Marvel talks with PORAC’s outgoing Vice President, Brent Meyer.  Brent is stepping down from his role at PORAC to go back to where it began as a cop for Sac PD.

On this episode of “On the Job with PORAC,” Brian sits down with PORAC’s legislative advocate, Randy Perry, with Aaron Read & Associates (ARA), to discuss PORAC’s priority bills in the recent legislative session.

Brian sits down with Ed Mullins, President of the New York Sergeants Benevolent Association and Andrew Quinn, the SBA’s General Counsel to discuss the high profile case of NYPD Sergeant, Hugh Barry.

Join Brian and Brent as they bring on special guest, Peter Durfee (Chico PD, PORAC Director, and past President of the North Valley Chapter of PORAC).

On this episode of “On the Job with PORAC,” Brian and Brent invite outgoing Chairman of the Insurance & Benefits Trust (IBT), Damon Kurtz, to talk about his role in the trust and the issues law enforcement is facing in the Central Valley.

If you’re a California peace officer, you’ll want to listen to this podcast.  On this episode, PORAC President, Brian Marvel, provides an important update on critical legislation that could impact you

On this episode of “On the Job with PORAC,” Brian and Brent welcome special guest, San Joaquin County Sheriff-Elect, Pat Withrow. Sheriff-Elect Withrow discusses the road leading up to his election, his 28 years in the department, his involvement in his union and the importance of PORAC.

As the devastating wildfires continue to ravage California, all hands are on deck to keep our communities safe.  Tune in to hear how PORAC is getting involved and how you can help support our members impacted by the fires. 

On episode five of “On the Job with PORAC,” Brian invites special guests Sergeant Chesterman and Officer Sundby with SacPD’s Peer Support Unit to discuss their role in the unit and the importance of officer wellness.

The Supreme Court ruling on the case of Janus vs. AFSCME continues to make headlines as public sector labor unions across the country deal with the implications of the slight majority decision.  On this podcast, Brian invites special guest Bob Bonsall, PORAC’s Corporate Counsel

In this episode of On the Job with PORAC, Brian and Brent discuss the importance of communication. Tune in to hear how PORAC is increasing our communication on issues that matter by utilizing social media, podcasts, PORAC LE News Magazine, training and, most importantly, input from our members.

On this special episode of On the Job with PORAC, President, Brian Marvel, and Vice President, Brent Meyer, discuss the impact of the upcoming Senate Public Safety Committee hearing and important updates on AB 931!

During the week of May 13th, PORAC joined their law enforcement family from all over the nation and the world to honor the officers we’ve lost in the line of duty.

PORAC President Brian Marvel sits down with special guest PORAC Vice President Brent Meyer to discuss the positive role PORAC has played in shaping law enforcement policy in California and in Washington, D.C. Brian & Brent talk a little about their background in law enforcement and Brian’s shares his thoughts on PORAC and the all new On the Job with PORAC Podcast.