PORAC (Peace Officers Research Association of California)

"In the coming days, we will learn more about these public servants who proudly donned the badge to keep all of us safe and we will honor them for their service. I ask San Diegans to keep the officers and their families in your prayers. -Mayor Gloria https://www.nbcsandiego.com//3-killed-in-wrong-w/2622755/

Building trust: New training program aimed at improving relations between police, homeless people... https://www.theunion.com//building-trust-new-training-pro/

Deadline extended for the 5th Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Policing. Nomination period is now open until Monday, June 28, 2021 at 8 p.m. ET. Detailed information regarding the nomination process for this award is available here: https://www.justice.gov/ag/policing-award

77 years ago on June 6th, 1944, 156,000 American, British and Canadian forces landed on the shores of Normandy starting "the beginning of the end of war in Europe." #DDay History of D-Day: https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/d-day

The 2021 Community Policing Development Microgrants Program is a competitive grant program designed to develop the capacity of law enforcement to implement community policing strategies by providing guidance on promising practices through the development and testing of innovative strategies; building knowledge about effective practices and outcomes; and supporting new, creative approaches to preventing crime and promoting safe communities. COPS https://cops.usdoj.gov/cpdmicrogrants

Sadly two our #BlueFamily members tragically lost their lives. Sending our condolences and prayers to the families and friends of Detective Huntley-Park and Detective Park

Senate Rules Resolution #137 was adopted on May 20, 1970. PORAC encouraged Senator Jack Schrade, Chairman of the important Senate Rules Committee, to introduce a resolution that would officially establish May 15 as California Peace Officers Memorial Day https://bit.ly/2GRl7U9

#NationalDonutDay What’s your go to donut?

California Department of Justice to form new racial justice bureau... https://www.mercurynews.com//california-department-of-jus/

June is #NationalSafetyMonth https://www.nsc.org/work/get-involved/national-safety-month

We are deeply saddened to share with you the loss of Sergeant Dominic Vaca from San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Sergeant Vaca was shot and killed following a vehicle pursuit of a motorcycle in Yucca Valley. We send our condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Vaca. Thank you for protecting and serving your community. #EOW May 31st, 2021 #LODD #SergeantVaca

Oregon, California, Minnesota, Tennessee and Washington, D.C., are seeking to give law enforcement agencies more power to exclude officers with ties to extremist groups. https://www.nytimes.com//us/police-extremists-state-laws.h

A job well done to Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Task Force Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department LAPD Headquarters Long Beach Police Department (CA) Pomona Police Department Human Trafficking Investigation Nets 145 Arrests in LA County https://www.nbclosangeles.com//human-trafficking/2519465/

We send our condolences to the family and friends of Officer Darian Jarrott from the New Mexico State Police Thank you for protecting and serving your community. #EOW February 4th, 2021 #LODD

#FundAHero Fallen Officer David Sisto Campaign Link: https://porac.org/fundra/officer-david-sisto-memorial-fund/ * The San Diego Police Department and San Diego Police Officers Association are saddened to announce the unexpected and untimely death of Fallen Officer David Sisto on February 2, 2021. Officer Sisto has served the communities of San Diego for over ten years on behalf of the San Diego Police Department (SDPD). Officer Sisto is survived by his wife and two young c...hildren, ages 3 and 5. * Please help us support the Sisto Family. Any support would be greatly appreciated. #EOW #HeroesWearBlue #FallenOfficer See more

Today for #BlackHistory month we're highlighting Bass Reeves who was the first appointed African-American Deputy U.S. Marshall. Circa 1875. #AfricanAmericanPolice #BlackLawEnforcement #AfricanAmericanLawEnforcement #BlackPolice

If you were unable to attend/watch the Funeral/Procession for Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Adam Gibson yesterday, here is a recap of the day's event. A Hero who will never be forgotten, thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice. #LODD #EOW #AdamGibson #HeroesWearBlue

It's live! The February issues of PORAC Law Enforcement News is now available to read online! #WeArePORAC https://porac.org/porac-law-enforcement-news/

If you missed the Game Changer Virtual Event we sponsored this week. Check out this video, and stay tuned for when we do another event! #GameChanger

Justice has been served. Accused killer of Newman Police Department Cpl. Ronil Singh pleads guilty and receives life in prison without parole. We send our love to the Singh family during this emotional time and keep them in our hearts. Thank you Cpl. Singh for paying the ultimate price to serve and protect your community. #LODD #EOW December 26th, 2018 https://fox40.com//man-pleads-guilty-in-killing-of-newman/

We send our condolences to the family and friends of Officer Marshall Waters from Mangham Police Department Thank you for serving your community. #LODD #EOW November 5th, 2020

An amazing job from Placer County Sheriff's Office & Placer County K-9 Association K9 Ronin! #PoliceK9 #K9Ronin https://t.co/8dY561bRWY?amp=1

Doughnuts are so good we celebrate them nationally twice a year! #NationalDoughnutDay2 #DoughnutVsDonut

While the Detroit Police Department was able to save the hostage, the suspect, who had mental health issues, was shot and later died. Police Chief James Craig stated that "At least half [of the 28 barricaded gunman situations they's had this year] involve someone with mental illness," and that "more effort needs to be put into mental health treatment" so that incidents like this won't happen again.https://www.detroitnews.com//detroit-hostage-t/6091313002/

Two Oakland Police Department officers injured responding to a crime spree in Oakland last night. We hope for a speedy recovery of the injured officers. #EnoughIsEnough #BackTheBlue https://fox40.com//4-people-shot-2-officers-injured-in-cr/

We're challenging all our associations/agencies to participate in No-Shave November to help raise cancer awareness and raise money. To learn more and get your Association/Agency registered visit: https://no-shave.org/#about Currently, the Pasadena Police Officers Association Pasadena Police Department is the top CA association with over $4K raised! Keep up the good work! #NoShaveNovember #LetItGrow #CancerAwarness

#ChildSafetyProtectionMonth This month spend time learning or brushing up on your child safety. Whether or not you have children it's important that everyone knows basic child safety so they can be prepared to help in their communities should a need arise. Remember it takes a village to raise a child. To learn about child safety visit: https://www.all4kids.org//how-to-raise-awareness-for-chil/

More violent gang members off the streets! "Authorities recovered firearms, a vehicle, cocaine and marijuana, 12 dogs and other evidence." Thank you to the men and women who work to make our communities safe! #BackTheBlue https://bit.ly/2I5fgLY

Whichever way you decide, make sure you #VOTE! Want to check out your voter or vote-by-mail status, find your voting center for in-person voting or ballot drop off locations? For more info visit: https://www.sos.ca.gov//voters-choic/vca-voting-locations/

We send our condolences to the family and friends of Corporal Daniel Abramovitz from Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office (Kansas). Thank you for serving your community. #EOW October 30th, 2020