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PORAC Closes Out the Legislative Session

With the 2025–2026 Legislative Session concluded, attention now turns to the Governor’s desk. The Governor has until September 30 to act on legislation sent to him, either by signing a […]

Federal Advocacy

PSOB Reform Advances and DOJ Leadership Confirmed

Senate Unanimously Passes PSOB Reform Bill The Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) program serves as a critical lifeline for the families of fallen law enforcement officers. However, longstanding administrative inefficiencies […]

State Advocacy

August at the Capitol: The Home Stretch

With the Legislature back in Sacramento, the final month of the 2025-26 Legislative Session is officially underway. Over the next several weeks, lawmakers will negotiate amendments, move bills through the […]

Federal Advocacy

NDAA Amendments and PSOB Reform Take Center Stage

Law Enforcement-Related Amendments to the NDAA Proposed Every year, the House and Senate set defense authorization levels and policies in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Because the NDAA is […]

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2026 Conference Registration

Registration is officially LIVE! Join us November 19–21 at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, NV—we can’t wait to see you there!

Support Corporal Matthew Harper in His Fight Against Cancer

Corporal Matthew Harper has dedicated the past 26 years of his life to serving as a law enforcement officer, including more than six years with the Menifee Police Department. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to serving his community, protecting others, and supporting the people around him.

Help Officer Jimmy Sanchez Recover

On Thursday, September 3, Officer Jimmy Sanchez of the Pittsburg Police Department was seriously injured in the line of duty while protecting others and carrying out his duties as a police officer.

Support Detective Carpenter After His Aggressive Cancer Diagnosis

Bill is a loving husband, father, and loyal friend. He is a dedicated police detective who has served his community since 2014. In April of this year, Bill was diagnosed with aggressive liver cancer, and life changed for him and his family in an instant.

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PORAC Closes Out the Legislative Session

PSOB Reform Advances and DOJ Leadership Confirmed

August at the Capitol: The Home Stretch

NDAA Amendments and PSOB Reform Take Center Stage

2026 Conference Registration

Support Corporal Matthew Harper in His Fight Against Cancer

Help Officer Jimmy Sanchez Recover

Support Detective Carpenter After His Aggressive Cancer Diagnosis

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What They’re Saying: PORAC Releases Updated Policy Platform

PORAC Applauds Passage of HALT Fentanyl Act to Combat the Devastating Synthetic Opioid Crisis

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