PORAC’s latest brief highlights the urgent need to break down barriers for women in law enforcement and build a more inclusive, effective public safety workforce. Read More
California’s Leading Law Enforcement Associations Announce New Legislation to Improve Analysis of Bias in Policing
California law enforcement groups support A.B. 284 to improve RIPA by refining data collection, adding peer review, and ensuring balanced representation for more accurate, actionable analysis of bias in policing. Read More
New Research Highlights Importance of Investing in Mental Health Resources for Law Enforcement
New research brief shedding light on the mental health challenges faced by law enforcement officers and offering actionable solutions to support their well-being. Read More
HR 82 Signed into Law
PORAC proudly attended and celebrated the bill signing of the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) at the White House. Read More
Nation-Leading Racial Profiling Research Expert Says California RIPA Reports Too Flawed to Be Relied Upon
PORAC released a short whitepaper that reveals foundational flaws in the methodology of racial profiling research employed by the California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory (RIPA) Board. Read More
PORAC Celebrates Monumental Passage of the Social Security Fairness Act
PORAC applauds the historic passage of the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) by the United States Senate. When signed into law, this legislation will repeal the WEP and GPO. Read More
Celebrating Historic House Passage of Social Security Fairness Act
The West Coast Coalition is proud to celebrate a historic victory for public servants across the country as the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) passed the House of Representatives. Read More
New Research Confirms Critical Role of School Resource Officers in Protecting California’s Students on Campus
Research Brief Showcases How School Resource Officers Prevent Threats, Foster Positive Relationships, and Enhance School Safety for Students Read More
California’s Largest Law Enforcement Organization Releases Comprehensive Voter Guide for the 2024 Election
PORAC released its 2024 Election Digital Voter Guide. This guide helps California voters make informed choices by showing which candidates align with PORAC’s mission to improve community safety. Read More
West Coast Law Enforcement Coalition Applauds Advancement of Social Security Fairness Act in Congress
Washington, D.C. – The West Coast Coalition, representing law enforcement officers from five states, celebrates a milestone as the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) advances for public servants nationwide. Read More
Newly Released 2023 CA DOJ Police Staffing Numbers Confirm California’s Ongoing Shortage of Sworn Officers
Sacramento, CA — Last month, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) published a research brief on the current state of law enforcement staffing shortages in California. The brief […] Read More
West Coast Law Enforcement Coalition Returns to D.C. to Advocate for Solutions to Nationwide Recruitment & Retention Challenges
Washington, D.C. – The West Coast Law Enforcement Coalition will be returning to Washington D.C. from Monday, April 29 through Wednesday, May 1, to advocate for commonsense public safety reforms […] Read More
Sponsored by Leading Law Enforcement Orgs, AB 3241 (Pacheco) Proposes Statewide Standards for Police K-9 Programs
Sacramento, CA — Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco introduced AB 3241 to standardize law enforcement K-9 programs statewide. PORAC, CPCA, and CAHP support the bill’s focus on consistency, accountability, and excellence. Read More
PORAC Proudly Endorses Adam Perez for California Assembly District 50
Adam Perez is a combat Veteran, police detective, school board member, and longtime community leader who will bring his strong values of public service to Sacramento. PORAC is pleased to […] Read More
Court Grants Temporary Restraining Order Halting Forced Gender Identification Requirements for California Peace Officers
Sacramento, CA – On January 1, 2024, new California Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) regulations went into effect, forcing peace officers to disclose their own gender identity when reporting […] Read More
New Timeline of Decriminalization Trends in California Reveals Impact of Overreaching Criminal Justice Reforms on Public Safety
Sacramento, CA — Today, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) released a new Decriminalization Timeline outlining California’s violent crime trends between 1985 and 2021. The Timeline uses data […] Read More
Nation-Leading Racial Profiling Expert Finds Significant Flaws in Original Analysis of California Racial and Identity Profiling Board’s Stop Data
Sacramento, CA — Today, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) released its original analysis of the California Department of Justice’s (DOJ) stop data set detailing the interactions between […] Read More
West Coast Law Enforcement Coalition Expands, Returns to D.C. to Advocate for Commonsense Public Safety Reform
Washington, D.C. – The West Coast Law Enforcement Coalition has expanded to include a total of six organizations representing the West Coast’s rank-and-file. The Coalition is returning to Washington D.C. […] Read More
California Law Enforcement Sponsors Kyle Weatherman’s #91 Camaro in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Sacramento, CA — This Saturday, October 14, Kyle Weatherman for DGM Racing will debut tribute schemes in his #91 Chevrolet Camaro in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Las Vegas […] Read More
National-Leading Racial Profiling Expert Finds Inconsistencies in California’s Racial & Identity Profiling Board Annual Reports in 2022-2023 Comparative Analysis
Sacramento, CA — Today, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) released a Comparative Analysis of the California Racial & Identity Profiling Advisory (RIPA) Board’s 2022 and 2023 Annual […] Read More