Peace Officers Research Association of California
The Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82), signed into law on January 5, 2025, marks a historic victory for public servants by eliminating the WEP and GPO.
New research brief shedding light on the mental health challenges faced by law enforcement officers and offering actionable solutions to support their well-being.
PORAC proudly attended and celebrated the bill signing of the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) at the White House.
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.
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.
Fund a Hero is the in-house fundraising platform of the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), specifically developed for law enforcement, by law enforcement. It is free to use for PORAC’s members and, unlike other crowdfunding platforms, charges no fees for launching a campaign. PORAC makes no profit from the fundraisers, meaning that 100% of the proceeds go to the officer or family in need.
We regret to inform you that one of our own has been severely injured. On Valentine's Day, February 14, 2025, while traveling to work, Deputy Daniel Arevalos was involved in a head-on collision. He was transported to Santa Clara County's Valley Medical Center, where he has undergone multiple surgeries. While his condition is stable, it remains very serious.
