Peace Officers Research Association of California

PORAC Updates

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

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

SB 230 Senate Public Safety Committee Hearing

On April 23rd Senate Bill 230, authored by Senator Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) and sponsored by PORAC, and a coalition of Law Enforcement Associations made its way out of the Senate Public Safety Committee with a unanimous vote of 7-0. From here, the bill will continue on to Senate Appropriations Committee where an estimated monetary value will be established. Read More

California’s Law Enforcement Community Sends Open Letter in Support of SB 230

When it comes to protecting our communities, we have an opportunity, and more importantly, a moral responsibility to chart a new path forward. An officer’s use of force impacts Californians throughout the state and Americans throughout the country – it is arguably the most important and serious issue under consideration by California’s legislature. It impacts families who have lost loved ones, communities who feel unrest and the officers who put themselves in harm’s way to keep us safe. Read More

SB 230 Major Amendments Announcement

California law enforcement and Senator Anna Caballero (D – Salinas) announced sweeping amendments to SB 230 – the California use of force bill that will set a national precedent by requiring consistent policies and mandatory training standards for all 500 California law enforcement agencies. Read More

2019 Symposium Materials

Symposium Powerpoints SB 1421 Litigation Update, Additional Materials  2-SB1421 Text 3-CC Sup.Ct. Ruling 020-8-19 4-Granted Ventura Order 02-22-19 5-SD Sup.Ct. Ruling 03-01-19 6-Transcript of SD Hrg 03-01-19 7-Court of Appeal […] Read More

Comprehensive Use-of-Force Legislation

Today we join the California Police Chiefs Association in announcing the introduction of Comprehensive Use-of-Force Legislation, authored by Senator Anna Caballero, which presents a comprehensive package of changes to California’s use-of-force statutes, law enforcement agency policies, and training. Read More… Read More

PORAC Opposes the First Step Act

As longtime opponents to AB 109, Proposition 47 and 57, it would be inconsistent to now support a federal version of these bills. PORAC relayed our concerns to those involved in the crafting of this legislation and the advocates have taken some steps to improve the bill. Yet, a number of serious felonies, including violent crimes, are still eligible for early release. Read More

PORAC Voter Guide – November 2018

PORAC evaluates candidates and issues each election cycle and votes to support or oppose initiatives and to endorse candidates or incumbents in the Legislature. We often conduct personal interviews.  Read More

CHAPTER PROFILE: NORTHERN CHAPTER

To help you learn more about where and who your fellow members are, in each issue of PORAC Law Enforcement News we’ll profile one of the 14 chapters up and down the state. We hope that reading about each chapter’s challenges and achievements will bring us all closer together and inspire you, your association and your own chapter as you navigate the road ahead. This month, we start with the Northern Chapter. Read More

CHAPTER PROFILE: BAY AREA CHAPTER

To help you learn more about where and who your fellow members are, in each issue of PORAC Law Enforcement News we’ll profile one of the 14 chapters up and down the state. We hope that reading about each chapter’s challenges and achievements will bring us all closer together and inspire you, your association and your own chapter as you navigate the road ahead. This month, we feature the Bay Area Chapter. Read More

PORAC Voter Guide 2018

PORAC evaluates candidates and issues each election cycle and votes to support or oppose initiatives and to endorse candidates or incumbents in the Legislature. We often conduct personal interviews.  Read More

Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputy shot by suspect, in good condition

On the morning of May, 13th shortly before 11:00 AM deputies were dispatched to the Jolly Washer gas station/car wash in the 19200 block of Hwy 12 in Sonoma. A manager of the car wash told dispatch that a 19-year-old employee was acting strange at work and was told to go home, but refused to leave. The manager also said the employee appeared to have a BB gun with him. Read More

2018 PORAC Scholarship Application

The Scholarship Committee is currently accepting 2018 Applications.   All applications must be mailed or delivered to the PORAC Office.  Applications that are emailed, faxed or received after the deadline will not be accepted, including those that are post marked. The Application deadline will be 5:00pm on Friday, March 30, 2018.  If you have questions, please email; Pamela Reay – scholarships@porac.org  Read More

Opioid Policy Steering Committee

The Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) appreciates this opportunity to provide comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on questions relevant to FDA’s newly established Opioid Policy Steering Committee (OPSC) and how FDA can or should use its authorities to address this crisis. Read More