Peace Officers Research Association of California
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!
The final weeks before the July 2 policy committee deadline were among the busiest of the legislative year, as every bill that advanced to the opposite house was required to […]
Senate Passage of PTSD Legislation This month, the Senate unanimously passed a package of five law enforcement-related bills, including the PORAC-endorsed Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Act (S. 825). Led […]
PORAC’s new PEPRA report highlights the impact of California’s two-tiered retirement system on public safety staffing and outlines how AB 1383 would help strengthen recruitment and retention efforts statewide.
West Coast Law Enforcement Coalition Advocacy Members of PORAC’s Board of Directors, the Washington Council of Police & Sheriffs (WACOPS), and the Oregon Coalition of Police & Sheriffs (ORCOPS) traveled […]
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.
Deputy Probation Officer Vick Mann, a dedicated member of the Sonoma County Probation Department for the past 16 years, was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of thyroid cancer. Although doctors estimated he had three to six months to live, Vick's cancer progressed rapidly, and he passed away just three weeks later.
Deputy James Morgan dedicated his life to serving and protecting his community with the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office. In 2022, while participating in a week-long Mounted Patrol Unit training, James suffered a devastating spinal injury after being thrown from his horse. True to his character, he continued working through the pain until his injuries became too severe to ignore.
For the past 20 years, Gail has proudly served the community through the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office with professionalism, integrity, and compassion. Beyond the badge, Gail is a devoted husband, father, partner, and friend who has always placed family and service above all else.
