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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 Dec 16, 2019
Monday Dec 16, 2019
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!
Friday Nov 15, 2019
Friday Nov 15, 2019
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.
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
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.
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
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
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Monday Sep 16, 2019
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/
Thursday Aug 15, 2019
Thursday Aug 15, 2019
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Friday Jun 14, 2019
Friday Jun 14, 2019
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.
Wednesday May 15, 2019
Wednesday May 15, 2019
Wednesday May 01, 2019
Wednesday May 01, 2019
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: