Peace Officers Research Association of California

2026 Session Opens with Momentum at the Capitol

January 5 marked the official start of the 2026 California legislative session, and you can feel the energy in and around the State Capitol. The halls are busy again with […]

Federal Advocacy

Justice Funding Takes Shape as Congress Advances FY26 Priorities

Congress Prepares for Vote on CJS Funding. Congress returned from the holiday recess the week of January 5, rested and ready to move forward with fiscal year (FY) 2026 funding […]

Announcements

2026 POREF Scholarship Grant Application NOW AVAILABLE

NOW ACCEPTING 2026 POREF Scholarship Grant applications! All applications must be submitted electronically through the application link and submitted by the end of day Friday, March 6, 2026. Applications submitted […]

Press Releases

New Research Shows Police Staffing Shortages Lead to Longer Emergency Response Times, Forcing Californians in Crisis to Wait for Help

Sacramento, CA – Today, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) released new research showing the detrimental impact that ongoing law enforcement staffing shortages are having on response times […]

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2026 POREF Open

It’s time to golf for good! Registration is officially open for the 2026 POREF Open on April 9 at Eagle Springs Golf Course in Friant.

Honoring Scott Aaron – Support His Family

It is with tremendous heartbreak and sadness that we share the sudden loss of Oxnard Police Department Commander Scott Aaron.

Help Support David George Fight Pancreatic Cancer

We are reaching out to ask for support for David George, a Sergeant at the Kern County Sheriff’s Office who has served our community for 18 years. Since Memorial Day last year, David has been unable to work and was later diagnosed with Stage Four pancreatic cancer. David does not want the attention and has kept his struggle private for a long time, but now he is asking for our help.

Honoring Officer Gustavo “Gus” Barroso – Support His Family

It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of Gustavo Barroso, a beloved member of the MiraCosta Police Department family, who tragically passed away in his sleep at just 29 years old. Gus was more than a dedicated police officer—he was a son, brother, and friend whose kindness and generosity touched everyone he met.

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2026 Session Opens with Momentum at the Capitol

Justice Funding Takes Shape as Congress Advances FY26 Priorities

2026 POREF Scholarship Grant Application NOW AVAILABLE

New Research Shows Police Staffing Shortages Lead to Longer Emergency Response Times, Forcing Californians in Crisis to Wait for Help

2026 POREF Open

Honoring Scott Aaron – Support His Family

Help Support David George Fight Pancreatic Cancer

Honoring Officer Gustavo “Gus” Barroso – Support His Family

Featured Podcast

Planning for a Secure Future: The PORAC Retiree Medical Trust with Terry Moore

The Path Forward: 2025 Legislative Recap and 2026 Priorities with Randy Perry

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Legislative Alert

SB 627 Is A Dangerous Deception That Betrays California’s Immigrant Communities and Sacrifices Local Law Enforcement

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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