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PORAC Updates

We are working to strengthen and improve your law enforcement rights in California.

Introducing PORAC’s New Vice President

Posted on July 11, 2024

We are pleased to announce that Ben Therriault has been elected as PORAC’s new vice president. He is a sergeant with the Richmond Police Department and has been the Richmond […] Read More

Symposium 2024 Registration Open Now!

Posted on January 25, 2024

Join us for our 2-day training event with sessions ranging from Duty to Intercede, Assets or Liabilities, Leadership Roundtable, and much more. Don’t miss this great opportunity to participate in […] Read More

PORAC’s 2022 Voting Guide Is Now Available To View

Posted on May 12, 2022

The chart lists Assembly, Senate, Congress, and Statewide candidates that PORAC has endorsed. Click to view the full chart and support these candidates with your vote!     Read More

Brian Avera Elected To Region IV Executive Committee

Posted on April 19, 2022

On April 15, 2022 nominations for the Region IV Special Election for Executive Committee closed. Today the member elected to the Region IV Executive Committee position was declared. Mr. Brian […] Read More

Introducing PORAC LDF Benefit Plan 6

Posted on February 23, 2022

Limited Open Enrollment ends on March 31, 2022! Enrolling after March 31 will only provide coverage for acts or events occurring after the application date for Plan 6. Read More

2022 PORAC Scholarship Application

Posted on February 1, 2022

The 2022 PORAC Scholarship application is now available! The application must be received at PORAC Headquarters by the end of business day March 4, 2022. Applications submitted via e-mail or […] Read More

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Attorney General Bonta Provides Consumers and Businesses with Tips on How to Defend Against Cyber Threats

Posted on November 15, 2021

In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today provided consumers and businesses with tips on how to defend against cybersecurity threats. Read More

Get To Know Both PORAC-Endorsed CalPERS Candidates

Posted on August 30, 2021

View the profiles of PORAC-endorsed CalPERS candidates Margaret Brown and Tiffany Moran. Read More

PORAC/POREF Member Wildfire Relief

Posted on August 9, 2021

Have You Been Impacted by the Wildfires? If you or another PORAC member of your association have been impacted by the wildfires and need relief fund assistance, PORAC stands ready to help. For each PORAC member household lost in the fires, PORAC will immediately provide $1,000. Read More

California Reopens As State Lifts Most COVID-19 Restrictions

Posted on June 15, 2021

California has fully reopened its economy. This means no more physical distancing, no capacity limits, no county tiers, and relaxed mask guidance. Read More

Enter The C.O.P.S. Lucky Ladder Drop For Your Chance To Win Big Money!

Posted on May 6, 2021

Try your luck in the Lucky Ladder Drop! 500 numbered balls will be dropped from the top of Mid-County’s fire truck ladder on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Read More

Together We Honor California’s 2020 Fallen Officers With A Moment Of Silence

Posted on May 3, 2021

At precisely 10:30 a.m., PORAC will take a moment of silence remotely to honor the officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Please join us in this shared moment as you watch the video above. Read More

PORAC’s Statement on Guilty Verdict in Trial of Former Officer Derek Chauvin

Posted on April 20, 2021

Today, a jury in Minnesota found former officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all three counts of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and culpable negligence for the killing of George Floyd in May of last year in 10 hours of deliberation. Read More

WE NEED YOUR HELP – TELL YOUR LEGISLATORS TO OPPOSE SB 2

Posted on April 1, 2021

ACTION ALERT! You can help to oppose Senate Bill 2 – dangerous legislation that would not only create an unfair and unreliable process for revoking an officer’s license to practice […] Read More

PORAC STATEMENT – Peace Officers Research Association of California Congratulates Newly Appointed California Attorney General

Posted on March 24, 2021

California Governor Gavin Newsom today named current Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-18) to serve as the state’s new Attorney General to replace former Attorney General Xavier Becerra, who has been selected to serve in the Biden Administration as the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Read More

Governor Newsom Signs SB 95, Authorizing 80-Hour Work Leave For COVID-Related Issues

Posted on March 24, 2021

On Friday, March 19, Governor Newsom signed into law SB 95 that authorizes covered full-time employees to utilize up to 80 hours leave for COVID-related absences, such as the need for self-quarantine and vaccination appointments. Read More

WATCH: PORAC President Brian Marvel’s Appearance On FOX40 News With NASCAR Driver Kyle Weatherman

Posted on March 12, 2021

PORAC President Brian Marvel was interviewed alongside NASCAR Driver Kyle Weatherman on FOX40 News prior to the March 6 Xfinity Series Alsco Uniforms 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. PORAC has teamed up with Kyle Weatherman to support our nation’s law enforcement. Read More

PORAC Press Release – PORAC Provides Primary Sponsorship of Kyle Weatherman for Alsco Uniforms 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Posted on March 5, 2021

PORAC’s sponsorship of Weatherman for the Alsco Uniforms 300 marks their inaugural partnership with MHR for this event and builds on last year’s show of support for law enforcement professionals at the Homestead-Miami Speedway. Read More

PORAC Insurance & Benefits New LTD Carrier

Posted on February 18, 2021

IMPORTANT NOTICE: PLEASE READ THIS LETTER CAREFULLY REGARDING YOUR LONG-TERM DISABILITY PLAN Read More

California Law Enforcement Leaders Partner with Senator Anthony Portantino to Introduce S.B. 387, the Law Enforcement Academic and Recruitment Next (LEARN) Act

Posted on February 11, 2021

Today, Senator Anthony Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) introduced SB 387– the Law Enforcement Academic and Recruitment Next (LEARN) Act – sponsored by the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) and the California Police Chiefs Association (CPCA). The LEARN Act will create increased opportunities to recruit a more diverse pool of prospective officers, require more academic coursework as part of the required training each officer must receive, and provide financial resources for both prospective and current officers to pursue a college education that will help to prepare them for the rigors and adversities inherent to modern-day policing. Read More

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