The Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) is a statewide federation of local, state, and federal law enforcement associations. It says it represents rank-and-file peace officers and focuses on research, education, training, professional standards, public safety, and protecting officers’ rights and benefits.
Public safety, law enforcement funding, officer labor and benefits, pension and retirement policy, training and professional standards, use-of-force policy, policing technology, mental health and officer wellness, and other criminal justice issues affecting peace officers.
Primarily member dues and association support, supplemented by corporate sponsors and related member-benefit programs.
Over 950 member associations; affiliated PORAC entities include the Insurance & Benefits Trust, Legal Defense Fund, and Retiree Medical Trust. Public-facing leadership includes President Brian Marvel and Vice President Benjamin Therriault.
Non-profit professional association / law enforcement federation
