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Congressman Mike Levin Joins California Law Enforcement Leaders and the Carlsbad Police Officers’ Association to Support the Invest to Protect Act

Posted on April 15, 2022

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

Posted on March 28, 2022

California Law Enforcement Sponsors Kyle Weatherman’s #92 Camaro in the LS Tractor 200 at the Phoenix Raceway

Posted on March 16, 2022

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

Posted on March 7, 2022

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

Posted on March 2, 2022

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California Law Enforcement Sponsors Kyle Weatherman’s #92 Camaro in the Production Alliance 300 at Auto Club Speedway

Posted on March 1, 2022

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

Posted on February 22, 2022

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

Posted on February 15, 2022

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

Posted on February 7, 2022

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

Posted on August 14, 2021

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

Posted on April 19, 2021

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

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

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

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

STATEMENT – PORAC Responds to Protestors Storming the U.S. Capitol Building

Posted on January 6, 2021

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

Posted on September 16, 2020

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

Posted on September 1, 2020

SB 731 Unable to Achieve Enough Support to Advance, Others Bills Stalled Due to Time Constraints Read More

PORAC PRESS RELEASE: California Law Enforcement Unites to Call for a Collaborative, Holistic Approach to Public Safety Legislation

Posted on August 25, 2020

SB 731 and SB 776 Need More Time to be Vetted, Researched and Amended to Ensure the Best Outcome
for Californians. Read More

PORAC Policy Platform – Charting a New Path Forward

Posted on July 31, 2020

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

PRESS RELEASE: It Is Time For America To Adopt A National Use Of Force Standard

Posted on June 10, 2020

As the nation reels in response to the death of yet another unarmed black man while in police custody, we share the devastation and downright anger of the protesters who are peacefully assembling across the country. Read More

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