Peace Officers Research Association of California

Introducing PORAC’s New Vice President

We are pleased to announce that Ben Therriault has been elected as PORAC’s new vice president. He is a sergeant with the Richmond Police Department and has been the Richmond […]

Legislative News

Joint Letter on Retail Theft

On behalf of the California Police Chiefs Association (CPCA) and the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), we write to respectfully share our concerns with proposed amendments to the […]

Legislative News

PORAC’s Letter to the UC Board of Regents

As a partner in advocating for and maintaining the safety of California university campuses, we are alarmed by the deterioration of peacefully organized protests into violence in recent days.

Legislative News

PORAC’s Letter to CSU Board of Trustees

As a partner in advocating for and maintaining the safety of California university campuses, we are alarmed by the deterioration of peacefully organized protests into violence in recent days.

Press Releases

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 […]

Sacramento State Police Sergeant Emily Kelly is on life support and needs your help

Emily Kelly Constancio has been in law enforcement for over 20 years. On 7/26/24 Emily was diagnosed with pneumonia. As her condition worsened, Emily went to the ER on 8/6/24 and was quickly admitted to the hospital. Her lungs showed signs of a unique/rare form of pneumonia and the doctors continued to provide new treatments. Over the last three weeks Emily has had over five different treatments with no success as this type of pneumonia evades treatment.

SDPD Officer Killed in the Line of Duty & Another Critically Injured

This morning Officer Austin Machitar and Officer Zachary Martinez were stuck by a suspect fleeing another officer. Officer Machitar, 30 years old, was tragically killed in the line of duty. He is survived by his parents. Officer Martinez was critically injured and fighting for his life.

Inglewood P.D. Detective Jackie’s Breast Cancer Fight

Detective Jacqueline Sipaque, a nine year veteran of the department and was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She is also a hard working mother and sole provider for her two small children.

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Introducing PORAC’s New Vice President

Joint Letter on Retail Theft

PORAC’s Letter to the UC Board of Regents

PORAC’s Letter to CSU Board of Trustees

West Coast Law Enforcement Coalition Returns to D.C. to Advocate for Solutions to Nationwide Recruitment & Retention Challenges

Sacramento State Police Sergeant Emily Kelly is on life support and needs your help

SDPD Officer Killed in the Line of Duty & Another Critically Injured

Inglewood P.D. Detective Jackie’s Breast Cancer Fight

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S7 E3 Campus Protests: The Police Perspective

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We Need Your Help – Tell the Community College Board to Support Peace Officers on Campus

PORAC Responds to President Biden’s State of the Union Address

Leading Law Enforcement Organizations Endorse Sacramento District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert for California Attorney General

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