Peace Officers Research Association of California
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.
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.
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.
San Bernardino County Deputy Hector Cuevas, who was assigned to the Victorville Police Station, was involved in a fatal traffic collision on duty on March 17, 2025.
On January 25th, Matt, at just 33 years old, suffered a devastating stroke while at home. Thanks to lifesaving measures, he survived and is now working hard on his recovery.
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.
