Women in law enforcement bring measurable, evidence based advantages to modern policing the data shows female officers experience fewer use of force incidents and more successful de-escalation outcomes. In this episode of the “On the Job” podcast, President Brian Marvel and Vice President Ben Therriault lean into the “R” in PORAC—Research. We discuss how women officers strengthen public safety and the barriers they face in the profession with Dr. Tanya Meisenholder of the 30×30 Initiative and PORAC Board Member Veronica Limon.
A POST Guide to the Officer Decertification Process
In this must-listen episode, President Brian Marvel and Vice President Ben Therriault sit down with an exclusive discussion with the actual POST officials who oversee the decertification process. They cut through the confusion and misinformation surrounding SB 2.
Restoring Dignity & Fairness in Retirement for Public Servants
In this episode, President Brian Marvel and Vice President Ben Therriault celebrate PORAC’s historic victory in securing passage of the Social Security Fairness Act (HR 82) while providing members with information about what the law means for their retirement benefits.
Federal Support for Local Law Enforcement
In this episode, President Brian Marvel and Vice President Ben Therriault sit down with Colonel Hugh T. Clements, Jr., Director of the federal Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office and keynote speaker at this year’s conference. The discussion focused on law enforcement’s pressing challenges nationwide – from recruitment and retention to officer health and wellness and unpacked how federal funding and training resources can help state and local agencies tackle these issues head-on.
Legislative Update
In this episode, President Brian Marvel and Vice President Ben Therriault sit down with Legislative Advocate Randy Perry to discuss the end of the legislative session in Sacramento.