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On the Job with PORAC- Hosted by President of PORAC Brian Marvel. This podcast addresses a wide variety of topics ranging from legislation to public safety while providing up-to-date information on officer benefits, training and advocacy. It is a place for our members, other law enforcement professionals, as well as the public, to hear directly from the source concerning law enforcement and the issues that matter.
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Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
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.
Friday Feb 26, 2021
S4, E3 - SB 387 The Learn Act
Friday Feb 26, 2021
Friday Feb 26, 2021
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.
Monday Feb 15, 2021
S4, E2 - Fund A Hero Success Stories
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
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.
Friday Jan 15, 2021
S4, E1 - Checking In With Game Changer (feat. Sean Sheppard)
Friday Jan 15, 2021
Friday Jan 15, 2021
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/
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Episode 43 - Deep Dive into Law Enforcement Documentary "Monochrome"
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
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."
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Episode 42- Special Election & Legislative Update
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
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.
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
Episode 41 - Sitting Down With William Shatner
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
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:
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Episode 40 - Huntington Beach POA’s New IDR Process
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Episode 39 - Outcome of SB 731 & Legislative Session Round-Up
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
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.
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Episode 38 - United for Positive Reform
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Friday Aug 14, 2020