August at the Capitol: The Home Stretch

August at the Capitol: The Home Stretch

With the Legislature back in Sacramento, the final month of the 2025-26 Legislative Session is officially underway. Over the next several weeks, lawmakers will negotiate amendments, move bills through the […]

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NDAA Amendments and PSOB Reform Take Center Stage

NDAA Amendments and PSOB Reform Take Center Stage

Law Enforcement-Related Amendments to the NDAA Proposed Every year, the House and Senate set defense authorization levels and policies in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Because the NDAA is […]

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2026 Conference Registration

2026 Conference Registration

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!

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Capitol Update: Advocacy Continues During Summer Recess

Capitol Update: Advocacy Continues During Summer Recess

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 […]

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Congress Advances PTSD, Public Safety, and Housing Legislation

Congress Advances PTSD, Public Safety, and Housing Legislation

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 […]

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August at the Capitol: The Home Stretch
NDAA Amendments and PSOB Reform Take Center Stage
2026 Conference Registration
Capitol Update: Advocacy Continues During Summer Recess
Congress Advances PTSD, Public Safety, and Housing Legislation

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Deputy Probation Officer Passes Away Following Recent Cancer Diagnosis

Deputy Probation Officer Passes Away Following Recent Cancer Diagnosis

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.

Support For Morgan Family

Support For Morgan Family

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.

Support Deputy Echon with fight with Cancer

Support Deputy Echon with fight with Cancer

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.

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