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

Cities Join Forces with Firefighters and Public Safety Representatives, Labor, and Small Businesses to “Support Local Recovery”

A grassroots coalition of local government, labor, and business is launching a new campaign “Support Local Recovery: Vibrant Cities. Strong Economies.” in an effort to kick start economic recovery in local communities. The coalition is calling on the state to provide $7 billion in direct and flexible funding to cities to support critical local services, […] 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 AB 664.   AB 664 will classify COVID-19, and other communicable diseases, as presumptive work-related injuries for nurses, firefighters and peace officers.   To protect […] 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 Credit Union   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

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 never know what will happen during the course of our duties or whether we’ll make it back home at the end of a shift. That’s […] 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

Peace Officer Day At The Capitol

Please join us for the first-ever “Peace Officer Day” at the State Capitol on Tuesday, May 28 — when peace officers and their families from around California will stand together, meet with legislators, and discuss how AB 392 threatens your life and the lives of those you protect. Read More