On the Job with PORAC

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite in San Joaquin County Sheriff Pat Withrow to discuss membership involvement in elected positions and our current political climate regarding law enforcement. To learn more about Sheriff Pat Withrow's re-election campaign, visit www.withrowforsheriff.com Interested in joining the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office? Visit their recruitment page today! Sheriff Pat Withrow biography: Sheriff Withrow was elected Sheriff on June 5th, 2018, and was sworn into office on January 7th, 2019. This is Sheriff Withrow’s first term as Sheriff, but it is his 29th year with the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. During his tenure, he has worked in almost every division of the department, including five years with S.W.A.T. and 12 years with the Canine Unit and Lathrop Police Services. He has also been nominated five times for the Italian Athletic Club’s Officer of the Year Award, as well as being nominated for the California State Life Saving Award. Sheriff Withrow graduated from Central Catholic High School in Modesto, California, and attended Modesto Junior College and Stanislaus State University. He graduated from Union Institute and University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Management and graduated from the West Point Leadership Academy. Click Here to learn more about Sheriff Withrow. About PORAC's Corporate Sponsor Conkling Team - CrossCountry Mortgage The Conkling Team’s mission is simple: to provide you with the best possible advice and benefit to your financial needs while facilitating a straightforward, transparent mortgage process for buyers, sellers and realtors. Their team is dedicated to making the mortgage process easy, stress-free and rewarding. Our culture is based on honesty, humility, integrity, and service — whether you’re stuck in the snow on a cold winter night or seeking to achieve the American dream of homeownership. Who is Conkling Team CrossCountry Mortgage? How can Conkling Team CrossCountry Mortgage help you? Check them out to get answers to these questions and connect with them on social media. For more information, contact: Phone: 855-847-0975 Email: [email protected] Conkling Team CrossCountry Mortgage Website FACEBOOK PAGE

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite in Congressman Devin Nunes to hear updates from Washington D.C. and his support for California's law enforcement. Congressman Devin Nunes biography: Devin Nunes (born October 1, 1973) has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2003. He currently represents California's 22nd congressional district, which is located in the San Joaquin Valley and includes portions of Tulare and Fresno Counties. He and his wife have three daughters. Nunes is Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and a member of the Ways and Means Committee. He is currently Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health, having previously served as Chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade. He is the author of the 2020 book Countdown to Socialism and the 2010 book Restoring the Republic. In 2021 he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, one of the nation's highest civilian honors. Nunes serves as Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, having been appointed to the committee in 112th Congress and serving as committee chairman during the 114th and 115th Congresses. He was appointed to the Ways and Means Committee in the 109th Congress and now serves as Ranking Member of the Health Subcommittee and a member of the Trade Subcommittee, having served as Chairman of the Trade Subcommittee in the 113th Congress. Nunes previously served as a member of the House Budget Committee during the 111th Congress. In the 108th Congress, his first term in the House of Representatives, he served on the House Resources Committee, in which he was chairman of the National Parks Subcommittee, and on the Agriculture and Veterans Affairs committees. Click Here to learn more about Congressman Nunes.

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite in Assemblymember Jim Cooper to hear updates on California legislation and his support for our state's law enforcement. Assemblymember Jim Cooper's biography: Assemblymember Jim Cooper proudly represents California’s 9th Assembly district, which includes the cities of Sacramento, Elk Grove, Galt, and Lodi. Cooper currently serves on several committees, including: Public Employees Retirement and Social Security Committee, Governmental Organization Committee, and Insurance Committee. Cooper also serves as Chair of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration and the Assembly Select Committee on Community Law Enforcement Relations and Responsibilities. Cooper has also served as the Assistant Majority Leader and Assistant Majority Whip under then Speaker of the Assembly Toni Atkins. Assemblymember Cooper has an extensive background in law enforcement and local government. Before joining the Assembly in 2014, Cooper served as a Captain in the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department for 30 years and spent 15 years as Elk Grove’s founding mayor and councilmember. He established solid governing values, balanced the city’s budget, and built a city from the ground up. Cooper has earned numerous awards, including the Bronze Star for Bravery for actions during the 1991 “Good Guys” hostage crisis. He also spent three years working as the Department’s spokesperson and spent nearly a decade working as an undercover narcotics officer and gang detective –investigating illegal activity to fight drug trafficking in Northern California. Community service is a significant part of Assemblymember Cooper’s life. He has served on the boards of the Boys & Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Sacramento Children’s Receiving Home. Cooper grew up in Sacramento and is a graduate of the West Point Leadership Academy and FBI National Academy. He earned a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Saint Mary’s College. Click Here to learn more about Assemblymember Jim Cooper.

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz sit down with PORAC Legislative Analyst Randy Perry of Aaron Read & Associates to discuss SB 387. This bill, also known as the LEARN Act, would require the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) commission to work with stakeholders from law enforcement, the University of California, the California State University, the California Community Colleges, and community organizations to develop a list of courses to include as requirements for obtaining a basic certificate, as specified. The overall goal of SB 387 is to have the best trained and educated peace officers in the world by the end of this decade. Click here to learn more about SB 387

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz bring on PORAC Executive Committee Member Barry Donelan and PORAC Central Coast Chapter Director Mike Pruger to talk about the success of their Fund A Hero campaigns that were hosted by their associations and the benefits they raised. Background Back in December, Oakland POA was raising money for kids of former Oakland Police Sgt. Mark Dunakin and his wife Angela, who both lost their lives in a 10-year span. Sgt. Dunakin was violently killed while serving as an Oakland Police Officer on March 21, 2009. Within weeks, the goal of raising $60,000 had been reached. Just south of Oakland, Santa Cruz DSA helped raise over $800,000 for the family of Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on June 6, 2020.

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz bring on Sean Sheppard of the nonprofit organization Embrace to hear updates on how the Game Changer program has been since the COVID-19 March shutdowns. Game Changer allows community members, law enforcement, members of the judicial system, and elected officials to become better educated about one another and create a change in perception while attending a sporting event. PORAC hosted Sheppard back in February to first learn of the program. Find out more about Game Changer and how your Department or Agency can plan an event. Facebook- @GameChangerUSA Twitter- @GameChanger_USA Instagram- @gamechanger_usa Website- http://gamechanger1.org/about/

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz meet up with actress and documentarian Tracy Melchior in Las Vegas to discuss her upcoming law enforcement documentary "Monochrome."

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz sit down with PORAC Legislative Advocate Randy Perry of Aaron Read & Associates to discuss the November 2020 election results in California.

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite in special guest, Television and Film legend, William Shatner to talk about his career, latest projects and his positive experiences with law enforcement. Be Sure To Check Out Shatner's Latest Projects: Visit the Hollywood Charity Horse Show Silent Auction Check out The UnXplained Listen to his latest album "The Blues" Visit Shatner's Social Media Pages: Facebook Twitter Instagram

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite Yasha Nikitin of Huntington Beach POA, retired Workers’ Compensation Judge Steven Siemers and John Ferrone of Adams, Ferrone & Ferrone law firm to discuss Huntington Beach POA’s new IDR Process.

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz welcome PORAC’s legislative advocate, from Aaron Read & Associates, Randy Perry. As well as two of PORAC’s LDF Panel Attorney's; David E. Mastagni of Mastagni Holstedt, APC and Timothy K. Talbot of Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver, PC. This shortened legislative session due to COVID19 produced an onslaught of over two dozen public safety bills introduced. We discuss the outcome of SB 731 (Bradford) as well as the new PORAC Policy Platform and how we chart a new path forward for public safety officers while restoring public trust in law enforcement in 2021 and beyond.

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz talk with PORAC Executive Committee Member Marshall McClain and PORAC Inland Chapter President Rich Randolph to discuss PORAC's new coalition called United for Positive Reform, which brings together organizations and community members to find a better way to make change that is not politically charged. McClain is the chairman of the coalition while Randolph is the Vice-chairman. For more information, visit their website at http://united4positivereform.org/ Check out their social media pages as well! Facebook: @united4positivereform Twitter: @united4reform Instagram: @united_4_positive_reform YouTube: United for Positive Reform LinkedIn: @united-4-positive-reform

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC Podcast, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite Randy Perry, from Aaron Read and Associates to the show to discuss potential California Law Enforcement Legislation. Randy, PORAC's legislative advocate in California, discusses the upcoming articles of legislation: Peace Officers Use of Force Policies (AB 1022) from Assemblymember Holden Law Enforcement Agency Policies: Use of Force: Protests (AB 1652) from Assemblymember Wicks Law Enforcement: Use of Force (Expansion of AB 392) (AB 1709) from Assemblymember Weber Public Employment (SB 731) from Senator Bradford

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz video chat with PORAC Executive Committee Member and Los Angeles Airport POA President Marshall McClain about the nationwide protests that are taking place in response to the death of George Floyd and PORAC's response to the incident.

On this Special Federal Episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz video chat with Darryl Nirenberg and Patrick Northrup of Steptoe & Johnson, PORAC's Washington D.C. federal advocates, to provide information on the CARES Act and BJA Grants during our nation's current COVID-19 pandemic. Find more information about the recent BJA Grants and other resources on the PORAC COVID-19 Resource Page

On this special episode of On the Job With PORAC Podcast, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite Randy Perry, from Aaron Read and Associates to the show. Randy, PORAC's legislative advocate in California, discusses the upcoming COVID-19 worker's comp legislation (AB 664) and the plan to reopen the state capitol. For more resources and link to our Hazardous Exposure Listing Program (H.E.L.P.) please visit our PORAC COVID-19 page.

On this special episode of On the Job With PORAC Podcast, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz provide updates to our nation's law enforcement regarding COVID-19 and what PORAC is doing to help them, including writing a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom and providing surveys to figure out the needs of California departments. For more information and resources please visit https://porac.org/covid19/ or email us at [email protected]

On this special episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on our first responders throughout California and the nation. Brian and Damon also update us on what PORAC has been working on since the "Shelter in Place" order was issued to get our law enforcement members the resources they desperately need. Click Here for COVID-19 reminders and resources.

On episode 31 of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz sit down with Sean Sheppard of the nonprofit organization Embrace. One of Embrace's programs is called Game Changer, which allows community members, law enforcement, members of the judicial system, and elected officials to become better educated about one another and create a change in perception while attending a sporting event. Sheppard explains the concept behind its creation and how it's brought together the community and law enforcement. Find out more about Game Changer and how your Department or Agency can plan an event. Facebook- @GameChangerUSA Twitter- @GameChanger_USA Instagram- @gamechanger_usa Website- http://gamechanger1.org/about/ Please Note- *The Game Changer event with the Lakers on Wednesday as noted in the podcast has been CANCELED. However, they will host the event ONLINE through Zoom during the same time and day (March 18, 4 p.m.). If you have registered to participate in next week’s event, be on the lookout for an email with instructions on how to participate online from your computer or cell phone. The Game Changer event at the Anaheim Ducks on Friday, March 20 as noted in the podcast has also been officially CANCELED.*

On this special episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite in PORAC Legislative Advocate Randy Perry of Aaron Read & Associates to discuss the March 3 primary elections and PORAC endorsed candidates on Super Tuesday. Tune in to hear PORAC's take on key races throughout the state of California.

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz sit down with social media influencers and PORAC members Deputy Hook'em and Deputy Miss Demeanor. Take an inside look about what it's like to balance humorous skits and police work, and how the two can work hand-in-hand to shine a positive light on our nation's law enforcement. Deputy Hook'em, his partner Deputy Book'em, and Deputy Miss Demeanor have over 500,000 subscribers across their social media pages. Be sure to check them out below: Facebook: @hookemandbookem, @deputymissdemeanor Instagram: @deputy_hookem, @deputy_bookem, @deputy_missdemeanor

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz sit down with newly elected Region IV PORAC Executive Committee member Brian Avera. Avera, a member of the San Diego POA and Director at Large, sits down to talk about his new position and upcoming goals with PORAC. Learn about his story of how he became involved in law enforcement and what advice he has for the next generation of Association and PORAC leaders.

We have a special episode of On the Job With PORAC, recorded on-site in Palm Springs during the PORAC 67th Annual Conference of Members! PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz sat down with special guest Deputy Police Chief Chris Hsiung of the Mountain View Police Department, who was also one of our training session presenters at Conference. Chief Hsiung commands the Special Operations Division for the department and crafted its digital communications strategy to focus on engagement, trust-building, and real-time crisis communications. Learn about how their model became a standard for law enforcement community communication and engagement across the country. Be sure to follow Deputy Chief Hsiung on all his social media platforms for great information and insight on community engagement. Twitter: @chMtnViewPD Facebook: @ChrisHsiung.MVPD Instagram: @chief_hsiung LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishsiung/

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz sit down with special guest Otis "Odie" Gallop of the hit TV show SWAT on CBS to talk about life beyond the badge. Before becoming an Actor, Technical Consultant, and Costume Advisor for the show, Odie was an actual SWAT officer with the San Diego Police Department. Odie spent 28 years with the San Diego PD and he had various assignments from Patrol, Narcotics, Beach Team, SWAT and even Executive Protection for the city Mayor’s office! Hear about his past with the department and how he impacts the direction of SWAT to bring the most realistic feel to the TV show. Be sure to catch SWAT on CBS, Thursdays at 10/9c and follow Odie on Instagram @odiegallop for behind the scenes pics and videos!

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz bring in special guest Joe Mantegna of the hit TV series Criminal Minds. Mantegna, known for his roles in films such as Godfather Part III and Searching for Bobby Fischer, and TV shows such as The Simpsons, goes through his journey to becoming a television star. His stories include why he originally wanted to become a police officer, why he named his Criminal Minds character after a real police officer, and what he does to support our Nation's law enforcement and military.

On this special episode of On The Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz sit down with Rick LaBeske, President of the California Association of Highway Patrolmen, and Ronald Lawrence, President of the California Police Chiefs Association to discuss the passage of AB 392 and SB 230. What happens from here and how will the new laws ensure that California officers receive cohesive training in de-escalation and interacting with vulnerable populations throughout the state.

On this episode of On The Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz sit down with TV star Erik Estrada, known for his role in the TV show "CHiPs," to discuss his background with law enforcement and his acting journey from start to finish. Don't miss Erik at Conference in the CAHP Booth! register today at www.porac.org

P.O.W.E.R. stands for Peace Officer Wellness, Ethics, & Resilience. In our latest episode, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz talk about our POST Innovations Grant and the importance of creating of our new wellness course. The PORAC POWER Project is a FREE, POST Certified course available to ALL ACTIVE CALIFORNIA Law Enforcement. There are 3 one-day classes scheduled for November 4th, 5th, and 6th of 2019, near San Diego, at the Coronado Community Center. Additional classes will be announced for 2020 soon! You can find more info and register at https://porac.org/training/porac-power-project/ Find more info on Copline at https://www.copline.org/

On this episode of On The Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz sit down with John Gliatta, an Independent Reviewer for the Fresno Police Department. Gliatta took the time to explain what the position entails, the benefits of working at the Office of Independent Review (OIR) and how he approached the role. Gliatta also provides an overview of his law enforcement background and describes the difference between being a police officer and an independent reviewer. Click Here to learn more about the OIR and Gliatta's position.

On this episode of On The Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz sit down to discuss the benefits and importance of being a PORAC member and what the organization represents. Marvel, from the San Diego POA, and Kurtz, of the Fresno POA, agree that the goal of PORAC is not to represent specific locations of law enforcement, but law enforcement as a whole on both a state and nation-wide level. Click Here to learn more about the benefits of being a PORAC member!

On this episode of On The Job With PORAC, PORAC President, Brian Marvel and Vice President, Damon Kurtz sit down with Jill Alves from the CAHP Credit Union to discuss the importance of managing your finances wisely and how to build your credit capacity. Listen now to find out how you can improve and build financial knowledge.

On this episode of On The Job With PORAC, PORAC President, Brian Marvel and Vice President, Damon Kurtz sit down with Ron Lawrence, President of the California Police Chiefs Association and Rick LaBeske, President of the California Association of Highway Patrolmen to discuss the latest updates on SB 230 following the major amendments made on April 11th and further amendments on April 23rd. Tune in now to hear more about our statewide law enforcement leadership and collaboration to establish the most profound use of force legislation in the nation! To learn more about how you can help us pass SB 230, visit the link below: www.porac.org/sb230

It’s finally here! Our special edition of On The Job With PORAC featuring Joe Gamaldi (President, Houston POU) is a can’t miss. We were lucky enough to have Joe as a speaker at Symposium-Impact 2019 this year and Monterey was buzzing for days after his riveting case against pay parity. Brian and Damon sat down with Joe at Symposium to discuss what’s happening in Houston and whether something similar will be just around the corner for California. It’s important to understand how parity impacts a city and everyone in it, listen now to find out why. To learn more about what’s happened in Houston since we recorded, visit the links below: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Mediation-set-between-Houston-police-13785394.php https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Council-approves-layoffs-of-220-firefighters-to-13792153.php

On this episode of #OnTheJobWithPORAC, Sacramento POA President and PORAC Treasurer Timothy Davis sits down with President Brian Marvel and VP Damon Kurtz to discuss the Sacramento Police Department response to the Stephon Clark shooting fallout, Department efforts to create better relationships with community members despite media bias, and how comprehensive use-of-force legislation like SB230 is the right answer going forward. Tune in now – you don’t want to miss this one!

On this episode of On The Job With PORAC, Brian Marvel and Damon Kurtz continue the discussion on use of force legislation - specifically PORAC supported SB 230. This is a plan to address the issue comprehensively with training, updated policies, etc., versus AB 392 which would simply criminalize officers. It’s vital that we all understand what’s at stake here and that everyone does their part to urge elected officials to support this legislation that will actually improve outcomes for community members and officers alike. Tune in to learn more!

On this episode of On the Job with PORAC Brian Marvel, Damon Kurtz, Randy Perry (Aaron Read & Associates), and David E. Mastagni (Mastagni Holstedt, A Professional Corporation) dive into the future of use-of-force legislation, compared to last year's AB931. As we’ve heard in previous podcasts, this type of legislation will have considerable impacts on law enforcement officers; therefore, it is critical that we have a seat at the table in getting it right. This is one of the biggest fights the law enforcement community will face this year, so it’s important to understand what’s at stake and what to expect as the legislative session ramps up. Tune in to learn more about our approach here at PORAC and how we’ll all need to work together to see that measures as drastic and dangerous as AB931 don’t become law.

On this episode of “On the Job with PORAC,” Brian has PORAC’s recently elected Vice President, Damon Kurtz, and recently elected Treasurer, Timothy Davis, on the show to talk about their history in law enforcement and how they are looking ahead to a new year for PORAC. Damon Kurtz is a 24-year veteran who started as a Deputy in Santa Barbara and has now been with Fresno PD for the past 14 years. Damon was formerly President of Fresno POA and Chairman of PORAC’s Insurance and Benefits Trust. Timothy Davis, the son of a police officer and father of police officer, began his career with Sac PD in 1998. Just two years in the job, Tim joined the Sac POA Board of Directors and three years ago was elected President of Sac POA, while also serving on PORAC’s Board of Directors. Join us on this podcast as we welcome in our new PORAC leadership and see what’s in store for 2019.

Today, President Marvel and Randy, with Aaron Read & Associates (ARA), talk about PORAC’s 2018 legislative victories. In a time where law enforcement is constantly playing defense against bad bills, PORAC continues to work with our legislative advocates at ARA to sponsor and support critical public safety measures. In 2018, PORAC sponsored two work comp bills that made it successfully to the governor’s desk and received a signature. The first bill, AB 1749 by Assemblymember Daly, was a result of the 2017 Route 91 shooting in Vegas. This bill ensures that California’s Workers Compensation System covers peace officers who acted outside of state boundaries and were injured, regardless of their injuries. The second successful PORAC sponsored bill is SB 1086 by Senator Atkins which extends the survivor death benefit eligibility to ensure that these officers’ grieving families are not deprived of the benefits they deserve due to an arbitrary and unfair timeline. Please listen in for more!

On this episode of “On the Job with PORAC,” Brian Marvel talks with PORAC’s outgoing Vice President, Brent Meyer. Brent is stepping down from his role at PORAC to go back to where it began as a cop for Sac PD. Tune in to hear how Brent first got involved in police union politics with Sac POA and followed his calling to be on the PORAC Board in 2010 and then VP in 2013. Brent brought a bold vision with him to PORAC, which resulted in remarkable membership growth, a new approach to communications, and a goal to ensure that our members have all the resources necessary to do their jobs. Thank you Brent for everything you’ve done for PORAC. You will be missed!

On this episode of “On the Job with PORAC,” Brian sits down with PORAC’s legislative advocate, Randy Perry, with Aaron Read & Associates (ARA), to discuss PORAC’s priority bills in the recent legislative session. ARA monitors the thousands of bills introduced each year to ensure that PORAC is represented at the Capitol on all matters of public safety. Outside of bills such as AB 931, SB 1421, and AB 748, as we discussed in previous podcasts, PORAC faces many other legislative issues such as peace officer training, workers comp, pensions, bargaining, POBR, and equipment funding and acquisition. Tune in to hear how PORAC and ARA work together to ensure law enforcement has the tools and resources necessary to do their job in the current political climate.

Brian sits down with Ed Mullins, President of the New York Sergeants Benevolent Association and Andrew Quinn, the SBA’s General Counsel to discuss the high profile case of NYPD Sergeant, Hugh Barry. Make sure to listen in to hear how the case against Sgt. Barry turned into political prosecution of extreme measures and why it is critical to have the protection and security of your association. What happened in New York can happen anywhere, and it will. Law enforcement must stick together to protect our officers when they need it the most.

Join Brian and Brent as they bring on special guest, Peter Durfee (Chico PD, PORAC Director, and past President of the North Valley Chapter of PORAC). On this episode, Peter talks about the North Valley’s staffing issues and how collaborating with the Chamber of Commerce and local businesses will help grow departments, and in turn, build relationships within our communities. Peter emphasizes the importance of family, friendships, and why we do what we do. Many of our members have been affected by the California wildfires. Please consider donating here: https://porac.org/2018/08/important-information-impacted-recent-fires/

On this episode of “On the Job with PORAC,” Brian and Brent invite outgoing Chairman of the Insurance & Benefits Trust (IBT), Damon Kurtz, to talk about his role in the trust and the issues law enforcement is facing in the Central Valley. Damon is a 24-year law enforcement veteran, current President of the Fresno POA, and has recently been sworn in as a PORAC Director. Tune in to hear more about PORAC’s IBT, concerns with law enforcement funding and pensions, and what you can do to help. To learn more about PORAC’s IBT go to https://ibtofporac.org/

If you’re a California peace officer, you’ll want to listen to this podcast. On this episode, PORAC President, Brian Marvel, provides an important update on critical legislation that could impact you, including: SB 1421 by Senator Skinner, relating to the release of records (on Governor’s desk) AB 748 by Assemblymember Philip Ting, relating to the disclosure of video and audio recordings (on Governor’s desk) AB 931 by Assemblymember Shirley Weber, relating to use-of-force (held in Senate Rules Committee) Fortunately, AB 931 was defeated for the year, but the issue remains. On this podcast, President Marvel discusses PORAC’s commitment moving forward and our determination to continue to highlight the honest and professional work our officers do. Tune in to get a more in-depth look at these bills and the future of law enforcement.

On this episode of “On the Job with PORAC,” Brian and Brent welcome special guest, San Joaquin County Sheriff-elect, Pat Withrow. Sheriff-elect Withrow discusses the road leading up to his election, his 28 years in the department, his involvement in his union and the importance of PORAC. Coming from his position as a Sergeant, Sheriff-elect Withrow understands the ins and outs of law enforcement on the street, in custody and the civilian staff. Tune in to hear how Sheriff-elect Withrow got involved in order to make the necessary changes for his department. We’re excited to see what’s next for San Joaquin County!

As the devastating wildfires continue to ravage California, all hands are on deck to keep our communities safe. Tune in to hear how PORAC is getting involved and how you can help support our members impacted by the fires. Link to make a California Casualty Claim: https://www.calcas.com/web/ccmc/affinity?id=156687 Donate to the PORAC/POREF Wildfire Relief Fund: https://cahpcu.org/wildfireReliefFund Attorney General Price Gouging Resource Page: Click Here or call (800) 952-5225 to file a complaint.

On episode five of On the Job with PORAC, Brian invites special guests Sergeant Chesterman and Officer Sundby with SacPD’s Peer Support Unit to discuss their role in the unit and the importance of officer wellness. With the growing pressure and exposure law enforcement faces on a daily basis, a peer support officer is becoming more and more a vital part of a department. They are who support an officer, on and off duty. A peer support officer’s main concern is the health and well-being of the officer and their family when facing issue ranging from officer-involved shootings and traumatic calls to divorce and suicide. It is a new era for law enforcement and it is critical that we raise awareness of the challenges that come with devoting your life to protecting and serving your communities.

The Supreme Court ruling on the case of Janus vs. AFSCME continues to make headlines as public sector labor unions across the country deal with the implications of the slight majority decision. On this podcast, Brian invites special guest Bob Bonsall, PORAC’s Corporate Counsel, to share his expertise on the history of labor unions, the ramifications of the Supreme Court’s decision, and the importance of aligning with your associations and unions. Although this is a debate that will continue for many years to come, now more than ever, law enforcement is under attack. This is the time to strengthen our unions in order to maintain a stronger partnership to face the challenges ahead. Listen in to hear how standing with your union will provide you with the comfort and security you and your family deserve.

In this episode of On the Job with PORAC, Brian and Brent discuss the importance of communication. The PORAC membership (of over 70,000 men and women) is a diverse and multi-generational family; therefore our outreach must cast a wide net. In a media world that does not sleep, PORAC understands the need to get our message out quickly and effectively. Tune in to hear how PORAC is increasing our communication on issues that matter by utilizing social media, podcasts, PORAC LE News Magazine, training and, most importantly, input from our members.

On this special report of On the Job with PORAC, President Brian Marvel and Vice President Brent Meyer discuss Assembly Bill 931 by Assemblywoman Shirley Weber (D-San Diego). This bill would limit the use of deadly force by a peace officer to those situations where it is “necessary” to prevent imminent and serious bodily injury or death to the officer or to a third party. This podcast will provide you with background for this legislation and discuss how this bill would jeopardize the safety of our officers and the community in which we serve. AB 931 is headed for Senate Public Safety Committee on June 19th, 2018. PORAC is strongly opposed to this dangerous measure. Tune in for more.