Peace Officers Research Association of California

PORAC Updates

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

Oversight Hearing on Policing Practices and Law Enforcement Accountability

The tragic and unnecessary death of Mr. George Floyd in Minneapolis is simply inconsistent with the mission, standards, and goals of law enforcement. Our nation has an opportunity to channel this righteous anger into action and lasting reform. That is why PORAC is respectfully proposing several reforms that are listed in this article. Read More

Statement From PORAC On The Death Of Mr. George Floyd

The loss of life is always tragic, and the incident in Minneapolis has damaged the trust in our nation’s law enforcement agencies. The role of peace officers is to protect and serve the citizens of their community. Sadly, what we saw in the video was a man in distress crying for help. Mr. George Floyd did not need to die. Read More

PORAC Co-Sponsors AB 664

On April 29, 2020, PORAC President Brian Marvel, on behalf of the PORAC Board of Directors, wrote a letter to Assemblymember Jim Cooper to inform him of PORAC’s co-sponsorship of […] Read More

COVID-19 Vendor Resource Links

Medical/Insurance/PPE PORAC IBT/Blue Cross Aflac California Casualty Kaiser Permanente Myers-Stevens & Toohey Ace Uniforms  Wellness COPLINE 1-800-COPLINE First Responders Wellness – by Simple Financial CAHP Credit Union CalPERS The Police […] Read More

Advocating For Our Members On COVID-19

PORAC recently sent out multiple letters to our elected leaders in the State as well as the Federal government to advocate on behalf of our members during the COVID-19 crisis. Read More

2023 PORAC Policy Platform

The following policy platform outlines PORAC’s immediate recommendations for how we can work together with activists, elected officials, interested stakeholders, and our communities to achieve the objectives. Read More

PORAC Headquarters is Temporarily Closed

Due to the formal order from the Sacramento County Health Officer directing residents to remain at home to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), our staff will be working remotely with limited access. Read More

PORAC FUND A HERO

Helping Associations Help Members in Need The unpredictable nature of the job is one of the things that makes the law enforcement profession so unique — and so dangerous. We […] Read More

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