Today, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) – representing over 78,000 public safety members and more than 955 associations – released its 2023 Policy Platform to serve as […] Read More
New Federal Legislation Introduced to Establish a Child Care Program to Support Local Law Enforcement Agencies
Today, U.S. Representatives Scott Peters (CA-52), David Valadao (CA-22), Josh Harder (CA-09), and Darrell Issa (CA-48) introduced the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act, which would authorize a pilot […] Read More
Newly Formed Law Enforcement West Coast Coalition Heads to D.C.
In response to record low staffing levels amongst police departments nationwide, hampering the ability of local law enforcement to both respond to and proactively address rising crime in their communities […] Read More
Congressman Mike Levin Joins California Law Enforcement Leaders and the Carlsbad Police Officers’ Association to Support the Invest to Protect Act
Today, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) and the Carlsbad Police Officers’ Association (CPOA) joined U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) in his home district to express their support […] Read More
PORAC Supports President Biden’s Call for Increased Law Enforcement Funding in His Budget Request to Congress
California Law Enforcement Sponsors Kyle Weatherman’s #92 Camaro in the LS Tractor 200 at the Phoenix Raceway
On Saturday, March 12th, a coalition of California law enforcement organizations came together to partner with Wolfpack Racing as the primary sponsors of the #92 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Kyle […] Read More
California Law Enforcement Sponsors Kyle Weatherman’s #92 Camaro at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
On Saturday, March 5th, a coalition of California law enforcement organizations came together to partner with Wolfpack Racing as the primary sponsors of the #92 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Kyle […] Read More
PORAC Responds to President Biden’s State of the Union Address
California Law Enforcement Sponsors Kyle Weatherman’s #92 Camaro in the Production Alliance 300 at Auto Club Speedway
On Saturday, February 26th, a coalition of California law enforcement organizations came together to partner with Wolfpack Racing as the primary sponsors of the #92 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Kyle […] Read More
United States Senate Unanimously Passes Legislation to Expand Health Care for Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits
Last week, the United States Senate passed S.3541, the Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act. The bipartisan bill aims to expand health care for post-9/11 combat veterans, including those […] Read More
PORAC Shares Letter with President Biden on Pending Police Reform Executive Order
As PORAC continues to advocate for our members and elevate your voice on a national level, PORAC President Brian Marvel recently sent a letter to President Joe Biden in regards […] Read More
PORAC Calls for Increased Resources to Combat Human Trafficking Around Super Bowl
To help combat the impacts of human trafficking in connection with the Super Bowl, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) in partnership with Breaking the Chains, Mollie’s House, […] Read More
PORAC Trusts Sponsor Kyle Weatherman’s #47 Camaro in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
On Saturday, August 14th, two trusts of PORAC – the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and Insurance and Benefits Trust (IBT) – partnered with Wolfpack Racing as the primary sponsors of the #47 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Kyle Weatherman for Mike Harmon Racing (MHR) in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Read More
PORAC Responds to Incendiary Protest Comments by Representative Maxine Waters
On the heels of a week-long protest in Minnesota following the tragic death of Daunte Wright and as the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd continues, California Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ comments urging protesters “to get more confrontational” risk inciting violence and increasing the already deep divide between peace officers and those they serve. Read More
PORAC STATEMENT – Peace Officers Research Association of California Congratulates Newly Appointed California Attorney General
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
PORAC Press Release – PORAC Provides Primary Sponsorship of Kyle Weatherman for Alsco Uniforms 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
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
California Law Enforcement Leaders Partner with Senator Anthony Portantino to Introduce S.B. 387, the Law Enforcement Academic and Recruitment Next (LEARN) Act
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
STATEMENT – PORAC Responds to Protestors Storming the U.S. Capitol Building
Peace Officers Research Association of California Condemns Violence, Calls for a Return
to Civil Discourse. Read More
PORAC PRESS RELEASE: PORAC Responds to Shooting of Two Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Deputies
The political climate surrounding law enforcement has taken a disturbing turn as two Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Deputies were nearly assassinated by a lone gunman Saturday night at a local Metro station, adding to the litany of ambushes of police officers in 2020. Read More
PORAC PRESS RELEASE: California Legislature Passes Several Public Safety Bills
SB 731 Unable to Achieve Enough Support to Advance, Others Bills Stalled Due to Time Constraints Read More