On the Job with PORAC

In this episode, President Brian Marvel and Vice President Ben Therriault sit down with Legislative Advocate Randy Perry to discuss the end of the legislative session in Sacramento.

00:00 - Intro & Looking at the Past Two Years

03:35 - What Legislative Advocates Do

08:30 - Bills From Past Two Years of Legislative Session

19:15 - Shifts in Legislature Moving Forward

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ziglI2CNgzp-HQ0ufm49FMc07HHYKrj7TNs7MZDdpg4/edit?usp=sharing

Connect and Learn More:

Randy Perry

Website: https://www.aaronread.com/

Brian Marvel

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brian.R.Marvel

Twitter: https://x.com/BrianMarvel

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianmarvel/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmarvel/

Ben Therriault

Twitter: https://x.com/BenTherriault

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/btherriault/

In this episode, hosts President Brian Marvel and Vice President Ben Therriault speak with Stockton POA Vice President Chris Sherman and David E. Mastagni with Mastagni Holstedt APC about Measure N, which would give binding arbitration in their City Charter and could have statewide implications if passed. They explain the measure, what it intends to do, and why it is beneficial.

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-L_2vMULcPoxU7Dx8zur5pYtYocoIsGUG5F8w0jehKw/edit?tab=t.0

Connect and Learn More:

Brian Marvel

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brian.R.Marvel

Twitter: https://x.com/BrianMarvel

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianmarvel/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmarvel/

Ben Therriault

Twitter: https://x.com/BenTherriault

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/btherriault/

Resources:

https://keepstocktonsafe.org/

https://www.mastagni.com/

#porac #poracalifornia #peaceofficers #lawenforcement #publicsafety

In this episode, we introduce our newly elected Vice President, Ben Therriault. Ben joins the podcast to discuss his background, his journey in law enforcement, and his vision for the future of PORAC. We'll explore his leadership experiences, key priorities for his tenure, and his commitment to advocating for peace officers across California. The goal of this episode is to allow listeners, PORAC members and others, to get to know Ben and to provide valuable insights into Ben’s vision for the direction of our organization.

Episode Transcript:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rh9bXSwZh4xDSxCAs6qMYevB0QfrxVuPIw-k-CEdOHg/edit

Connect and Learn More

Brian Marvel

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brian.R.Marvel

Twitter: https://x.com/BrianMarvel

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianmarvel/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmarvel/

Ben Therriault

Twitter: https://x.com/BenTherriault

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/btherriault/

Resources:

Ben Therriault – PORAC Profile

#porac #poracalifornia #peaceofficers #lawnenforcement #publicsafety

Season 7, Episode 4 – Prop 47 Reform: Addressing California's Retail Theft Crisis

In this month’s episode, President Brian Marvel and our new Vice President Ben Therriault sit down with Legislative Advocate Randy Perry and Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper to discuss the ongoing efforts to reform Prop 47 and address the alarming rise in organized retail theft in California. The discussion covers all the politicking around the multiple different legislative vehicles and the ballot measure aimed at reforming Prop 47, including the controversy surrounding proposed "poison pill" amendments. Guests discuss the need for a comprehensive approach combining legislative action with voter-approved reforms to combat theft-related crimes and enhance public safety.

Learn more, support, and donate: https://voteyesprop36.com/

Connect and Learn More

Randy Perry

Website: https://www.aaronread.com/

Sheriff Cooper

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SheriffJimCooper

Twitter: https://x.com/SheriffJCooper

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheriffjimcooper/

Brian Marvel

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brian.R.Marvel

Twitter: https://x.com/BrianMarvel

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianmarvel/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmarvel/

Ben Therriault

Twitter: https://x.com/BenTherriault

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/btherriault/

Resources:

-California Legislature passes bills to curb retail theft over objections from some Democrats https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-08-12/california-legislature-passes-bills-to-curb-retail-theft-over-objections-from-some-democrats

-Gavin Newsom backs down on crime measure

https://calmatters.org/politics/elections/2024/07/gavin-newsom-crime-measure/

-California’s Decriminalization Timeline: 1985 – 2021 (PORAC)

https://porac.org/wp-content/uploads/Californias-Decriminalization-Timeline.pdf

-Office of the Attorney General: The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act

https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/initiatives/pdfs/23-0017A1%20%28Drug%20Addiction%20%26amp%3B%20Theft%20Reform%29.pdf

-California Democratic legislators announce agreement on Prop 47 reform initiative

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/california-democratic-legislators-announce-agreement-on-prop-47-reform-initiative/ar-BB1pbv8g?ocid=BingNewsVerp

-Newsom, Democratic lawmakers announce rival crime reform ballot measure

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-01/newsom-and-lawmakers-announce-rival-ballot-measure-to-stop-draconian-crime-reform

-A look at California's legislative public safety package and Prop 47 reform initiative

https://www.kcra.com/article/california-legislative-public-safety-package-prop-47-reform-initiative/61063743

-California voters to decide future of Proposition 47 – NBC Los Angeles https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/politics/newsconference/newsconference-reforming-proposition-47/3442546/

-Newsom, Dem leaders try to negotiate Prop 47 reform off California ballots, as GOP wants to let voters decide

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/newsom-dem-leaders-try-negotiate-prop-47-reform-off-california-ballots-gop-wants-let-voters-decide

#porac #poracalifornia #peaceofficers #lawnenforcement #publicsafety

In this month’s episode, Brian Marvel and Damon Kurtz sit down with Wade Stern of the Federated University Police Officers’ Association (FUPOA) and Matt Kroner of the Statewide University Police Association (SUPA) to discuss the challenges faced by university police departments in responding to on-campus protests that turn violent, such as restrictive university policies, anti-police bias among faculty, and staffing shortages.

Discussion Topics

● The Role of Campus Police

● Challenges Faced by University Police in Responding to Violent Protests

● Balancing First Amendment Rights with Public Safety

● Proposed Solutions for Ensuring Peaceful Protests and Campus Safety: A Collaborative Approach

00:00 - History of Campus Protests

04:50 - Relationship Between Campus Admin and Law Enforcement

08:15 - Campus Protests and Professional Agitators

16:00 - Campus Security Guards vs Police Officers

22:10 - What Can Be Done to Keep Campuses Safe?

Download the full transcript of the episode here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kkFEXw_ml7yMLTlFR49c8hoN1HyGX5kt/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=110396220408817199408&rtpof=true&sd=true

Guest Bio – Wade Stern

Wade Stern is President of the Federated University Police Officers’ Association, which represents over 250 police officers over the 10 campuses of the University of California Police Department. Wade is a police corporal with the University of California Police Department, where he has served for the last 22 years.

Guest Bio – Matt Kroner

Matt Kroner is president of the Statewide University Police Association (SUPA), which represents California State University police officers, corporals, and sergeants from all twenty-three CSU Police Departments from San Diego to Humboldt. Matt has been president since 2021 and is passionate about serving SUPA’s members. Matt is a sergeant with the Sacramento State Police Department and has over twenty-three years of experience as a sworn police officer with the CSU PD.

Connect and learn more about SUPA, FUPOA, Brian, and Damon

SUPA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPA.CSU/

Twitter: @CSUSUPA

FUPOA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FederatedUniversityPOA/

Instagram: @federateduniversity.poa

Brian Marvel

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brian.R.Marvel

Twitter: https://x.com/BrianMarvel

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmarvel/

Damon Kurtz

Instagram: @damonkurtz

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/damon.kurtz.1

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damon-kurtz-681921172/

Resources:

● Debating Police Tactics in Response to Campus Protests

     ● https://www.npr.org/2024/05/08/1248935672/campus-protests-police-arrests

● Pro-Palestinian Protests Spreading Across California Campuses

     ● https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-01/pro-palestinian-protests-tensions-spread-across-california-college-campuses

● At U.C. Berkeley Ceremony, a Student Protest Draws in Hundreds

     ● https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/11/us/uc-berkeley-protest-graduation.html

● Police Tactics at Campus Protests Reveal Disparities in Approached to Public Order and Lessons Learned Post-George Floyd

     ● https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/police-tactics-at-campus-protests-reveal-disparities-in-approaches-to-public-order-and-lessons-learned-post-george-floyd/ar-BB1lQCe2?ocid=BingNewsSearch

● Police Carry Out Complex Choreography in Campus Protests Response

     ● https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/police-carry-out-complex-choreography-in-campus-protests-response/ar-AA1o6Wfk?ocid=BingNewsSearch

● University of California Police Union Blasts UCLA Admin for ‘Lack of Response’ to Violence at Campus Protests

     ● https://www.foxnews.com/us/university-california-police-union-blasts-ucla-admin-lack-response-violence-campus-protests

#porac #poracalifornia #peaceofficers #protests #campusprotests

In this episode, guests Mark Nichols and Juan Viramontes of the California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation (CPOMF) discuss the Ceremony on the State Capitol grounds honoring fallen law enforcement officers before National Police Week, May 12-18. They also highlight the work CPOMF does to support the families of officers killed in the line of duty.

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Connect with Host Brian Marvel

● https://www.instagram.com/brianmarvel/

● https://www.facebook.com/Brian.R.Marvel

● https://twitter.com/BrianMarvel

● https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmarvel/

Connect with Co-Host Damon Kurtz

● https://www.instagram.com/damonkurtz/

● https://www.facebook.com/damon.kurtz.1

● https://www.linkedin.com/in/damon-kurtz-681921172/

Connect With CPOMF and AOCDS

● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capeaceofficersmemorial/

● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CAPeaceOfficersMemorial

● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aocds/

● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AOCDS

● X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/AOCDS1

Resources:

● CPOMF Scholarship Program

     ● https://camemorial.org/scholarship-program/

● POREF Scholarship

     ● https://porac.org/about/peace-officers-relief-and-education-foundation-poref-porac-scholarship/

● PORAC Fund-A-Hero

     ● https://porac.org/members/fund-a-hero/

● National Police Week

     ● https://nleomf.org/memorial/programs/national-police-week-2024/

#porac #peaceofficers #nationalpoliceweek #police

In today’s episode, Brian Marvel sits down with Tim Talbot of the RLS Law Firm and David Mastagni of Mastagni Holstedt Law Firm to discuss a significant legal victory in the realm of law enforcement rights and privacy.

00:00 - Overview of the Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA)

03:30 - Filing the Injunction & Aftermath

05:20 - Officer Privacy Double Standard?

08:15 - Other Agencies Involved

10:44 - Recruitment & Long Term Affect

13:10 - Where Litigation Sits Now

● Overview of the Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) regulations that force peace officers to disclose their gender identity when reporting the outcome of a traffic stop.

● The attorneys who successfully fought against these regulations shed light on the implications of overreaching Department of Justice policies on law enforcement professionals and the LGBTQ+ community.

● The RIPA gender disclosure requirement contradicts the privacy standard AG Bonta declared regarding school teachers and parent notifications of a student's gender identity.

● Implications for officers and how the regulations infringe upon the constitutional rights of peace officers, particularly their right to privacy as well as violate California’s civil rights law and the Fair Employment and Housing Act.

● The impact on recruitment and retention efforts within the law enforcement profession as well as other potential long-term consequences.

● Explanation of the legal intricacies surrounding PORAC’s temporary restraining order (TRO) against the DOJ and pending settlement and next steps in the legal process.

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Connect with Host Brian Marvel

● https://www.facebook.com/Brian.R.Marvel

● https://twitter.com/BrianMarvel

● https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmarvel/

Guest Bio - Timothy K. Talbot

Timothy K. Talbot is a principal at Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver, PC (“RLS”). He serves as RLS’s co-managing principal, responsible for all firm operations. In addition, he manages the firm’s Sacramento office and is a member of the Collective Bargaining Practice Group. Tim has practiced labor law for more than 25 years. He specializes in representing and advising labor organizations in all aspects of traditional labor relations, including contract negotiations, grievances, unfair labor practices, bargaining unit certifications and modifications, mediation, and arbitration. Tim also represents individual peace officers, firefighters, paramedics, and other employees in disciplinary matters, internal affairs investigations, critical incidents, Department of Energy security clearance investigations and hearings, and professional licensure matters.

Connect and learn more about Tim and RLS:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-talbot-a84277250/

https://rlslawyers.com/

Guest Bio - David E. Mastagni

David E. Mastagni is a partner with the Labor Department of Mastagni Holstedt, APC. He specializes in labor and employment law representation, including trial and appellate litigation in California and federal courts. David is also an experienced PORAC Legal Defense Fund panel attorney and is admitted in U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern, Northern, and Central Districts of California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. David devotes his legal career to labor and employment litigation, with an emphasis on representing public safety representatives and their members in all aspects of their employment.

Connect and learn more about David and Mastagni Holstedt, APC:

https://twitter.com/DavidEMastagni

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mastagni/ https://www.mastagni.com/

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Resources:

• PORAC Press Release: ​​Court Grants Temporary Restraining Order Halting Forced Gender Identification Requirements for California Peace Officers

#porac #poracalifornia #ripa #peaceofficers

Welcome to the PORAC YouTube channel! In this video, we bring you an essential legislative update that you won't want to miss. The Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) is committed to keeping you informed about the latest developments in legislation that affect law enforcement professionals and public safety. Our team of experts has been hard at work, diligently tracking and analyzing the bills, policies, and regulations that impact the law enforcement community in California. In this informative update, we'll provide you with the most up-to-date information on key legislative changes, initiatives, and discussions that directly affect your profession. Whether you're a dedicated law enforcement officer, a concerned citizen, or simply interested in staying informed about the issues that shape our communities, this video is for you. We'll cover a wide range of topics, from proposed reforms and funding allocations to the latest changes in laws and regulations affecting law enforcement agencies statewide. Stay ahead of the curve, gain valuable insights, and join us as we navigate the complex legislative landscape together. Your voice matters, and staying informed is the first step toward making a positive impact on the future of law enforcement in California. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to our channel, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all the crucial developments in the world of law enforcement. Feel free to share this video with your colleagues, friends, and fellow community members, so they can stay informed too. Thank you for your continued support, and together, we'll work towards a safer and stronger California. Stay tuned for more PORAC updates, and as always, your safety is our priority! #PORAC #LegislativeUpdate #CaliforniaLawEnforcement #PoliceAssociation #PublicSafetyUpdates #LawEnforcementPolicy #PoliceOfficerUpdates #PoliceReformUpdates #LawEnforcementAdvocacy #LegislativeChanges #PORACNews #PoliceReform #CaliforniaLegislation #PoliceOfficerRights #PublicSafetyAdvocacy #PoliceNews #LegalChanges #LawEnforcementNews #LawEnforcementLegislation #PORACAdvocacy #LawEnforcementUpdates #CaliforniaPolice #PoliceLegislation #PoliceAdvocacy

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and VP Damon Kurtz invite Legislative Advocate Randy Perry, from Aaron Read & Associates LLC, to discuss current state legislation impacting peace officers in California.

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About Aaron Read & Associates LLC

Legislative Advocacy:

We represent an extraordinary group of clients. In the course of each working day our clients play an important role in making life better and safer for all Californians. We work hard to have our clients believe in us because they have set a standard that allows all of us to believe in them. We take legislation from concept to statute. We have not only written legislation that meets the needs of our clients, we have provided the intense lobbying often necessary for success. We also provide key testimony in committee hearings and educational meetings that led to its passage. As you are experiencing now by tapping into our web page, we have a long history of employing the highest quality methods to deliver our message honestly.

Campaigns & Public Relations:

Our staff at our sister company Marketplace Communications has managed every aspect of candidate and issue campaigns. From organizing walks to full Independent Expenditure campaign management, our record of success is unmatched. Framing an issue and delivering the message through a detailed public relations program is how we stay ahead of the ever-changing world of politics under term limits. Linking lobbying to a strong public relations program is often what makes the difference between winning and losing and is a strategy that places us above the rest.

Procurement:

We assist our clients seeking procurement contracts with relationship building, message development, RFP/RFI strategy, and long-term relationship maintenance to ensure a company’s strong, continuing presence in California. After years of working in state politics and alongside many administrations, we have developed relationships with numerous department agencies. From the elected statewide officeholders to middle management staff, our work on behalf of our clients has allowed us to build a trust with those who make decisions on the procurement contracts created to fulfill the needs of the state.

Visit Aaron Read & Associates LLC. for more information: https://www.aaronread.com/

On this special corporate sponsorship episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and VP Damon Kurtz sit down with Danny Van Attenhoven, Jill Alves, and Logan Thompson of CAHP Credit Union to talk through the variety of low-rate lending products they provide to officers around the state as well as the financial education they offer!

CAHP Credit Union will also be the presenting sponsor at our POREF Open Golf Tournament on June 2, 2023, and will be a highlight at the 2023 Symposium event that precedes. Click Here to learn more about Symposium and POREF Open.

Registration information will be announced at a later date!

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About CAHP Credit Union

Founded in 1969 as an exclusive organization, CAHP Credit Union was originally formed to serve employees and members of the California Association of Highway Patrolmen (the Association). In the 1990s, the CAHP Credit Union expanded eligibility to include other members of California’s law enforcement community, namely through the Peace Officers Research Association of California – PORAC.

Their mission has remained constant throughout the years. They are devoted to helping officers and their families keep more of their money, maintain a high credit score, and stay on the road to financial freedom. CAHP Credit Union is as deeply committed to serving you as you are to protecting and serving the public.

Visit CAHP Credit Union website for more info!