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On the Job with PORAC

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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33:20

S8 E9 | Setting the Record Straight on SB 627

On the Job with PORAC ·

2025/10/24

In the latest episode of On the Job with PORAC, President Brian Marvel and Vice President Ben Therriault set the record straight on Senate Bill 627 — a deeply flawed new law that eliminates crucial legal protections for local peace officers. Brian and Ben break down the misinformation surrounding the bill, explain why it is both unconstitutional and dangerous to public safety, and discuss how PORAC led the statewide fight against it. They also share how PORAC is continuing that fight by working with

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32:39

S8 E8 | What's Next for CalPERS: PORAC’s Endorsed...

On the Job with PORAC ·

2025/08/22

In the latest episode of the On the Job With PORAC podcast, President Brian Marvel and Vice President Ben Therriault are joined by PORAC-endorsed CalPERS Board candidates Jose Luis Pacheco and Dom Bei. The conversation highlights their vision for ensuring California’s pension system delivers on its core promise: securing stable retirements for the fund's 2.3 million members. They discuss fiduciary responsibility, the importance of prioritizing returns over ESJ or values-based investing, and the need

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29:47

S8 E7 | The Future of Law Enforcement: PORAC’s...

On the Job with PORAC ·

2025/07/28

In today’s ever-evolving political landscape, protecting the rights, benefits, and well-being of law enforcement professionals requires more than just strong representation—it demands strategic, proactive advocacy. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the legislative priorities shaping the future of California’s law enforcement community. PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Ben Therriault are joined by Randy Perry, PORAC’s longtime lobbyist and principal at Perry Strategies, to

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21:06

S8 Ep6 – Protecting the Blue's Green: How CAHP Credit...

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2025/06/24

In today's world, protecting those who protect and serve extends beyond physical safety—it also encompasses financial security. In this episode, we address a growing threat that's affecting law enforcement officers and their families: financial scams.President Brian Marvel and Vice President Ben Therriault sit down with Jill Alves, Vice President of Account Management at CAHP Credit Union, to discuss how these sophisticated schemes are specifically targeting our law enforcement community. From

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24:23

S8 E5 | POREF: Supporting Law Enforcement Families...

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2025/05/09

In this episode, we shine a light on POREF – the Peace Officers Relief and Education Foundation – which has been serving our law enforcement family for decades. President Brian Marvel and Vice President Ben Therriault sit down with Oakland POA Board Member Ryan Goodfellow and PORAC Executive Committee Member Mike Pruger to discuss recent POREF events and how the organization has impacted their own PORAC chapters. This foundation isn't just another nonprofit; it's our way of taking care of our own

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35:16

S8 E4 | Head Trauma in Law Enforcement: The Missing...

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2025/04/21

Mental health challenges have been long overlooked in law enforcement. Despite increased awareness and resources, we continue to see alarming suicide rates among officers nationwide. Recent research suggests there may be a critical missing link – the connection between repetitive head trauma and mental health conditions.In our latest "On the Job with PORAC" podcast episode, we explore this vital topic with Stephanie Samuels, Founder of CopLine and a psychotherapist specializing in law enforcement

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30:10

S8 E3 | Breaking Barriers: Women Strengthening Modern...

On the Job with PORAC ·

2025/03/28

Women in law enforcement bring measurable, evidence based advantages to modern policing the data shows female officers experience fewer use of force incidents and more successful de-escalation outcomes. In this episode of the "On the Job" podcast, President Brian Marvel and Vice President Ben Therriault lean into the "R" in PORAC—Research. We discuss how women officers strengthen public safety and the barriers they face in the profession with Dr. Tanya Meisenholder of the 30x30 Initiative and PORAC

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54:09

S8 E2 | A POST Guide to the Officer Decertification...

On the Job with PORAC ·

2025/03/21

Could SB 2 affect your career? What really happens during a decertification investigation? Does a complaint automatically mean your job is at risk? These are questions causing significant anxiety among California peace officers since POST gained decertification powers in 2022. In this must listen episode, President Brian Marvel and Vice President Ben Therriault sit down with the POST officials who oversee the decertification process - Bureau Chief Rob Guyton and Law Enforcement Consultants David

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20:49

S8 E1 – Restoring Dignity & Fairness in Retirement...

On the Job with PORAC ·

2025/02/07

In this episode, President Brian Marvel and Vice President Ben Therriault celebrate PORAC's historic victory in securing passage of the Social Security Fairness Act (HR 82) while providing members with information about what the law means for their retirement benefits. Through conversation with Darryl Nirenberg, PORAC’s lead federal lobbyist at Steptoe, who was instrumental in building congressional support for the legislation, the episode will walk members through how PORAC contributed to this

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29:49

S7 E8 | Federal Support for Local Law Enforcement

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2024/12/24

In this episode, President Brian Marvel and Vice President Ben Therriault sit down with Colonel Hugh T. Clements, Jr., Director of the federal Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office and keynote speaker at this year’s conference. The discussion focused on law enforcement's pressing challenges nationwide - from recruitment and retention to officer health and wellness and unpacked how federal funding and training resources can help state and local agencies tackle these issues

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25:39

S7 E7 | Legislative Update

On the Job with PORAC ·

2024/11/20

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

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37:06

S7 E6 | Measure N: Stockton POA Seeks Binding...

On the Job with PORAC ·

2024/10/11

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

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16:45

S7 E5 | Meet Ben Therriault, PORAC’s New Vice President

On the Job with PORAC ·

2024/09/28

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

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29:08

Season 7, Episode 4 – Prop 47 Reform: Addressing...

On the Job with PORAC ·

2024/09/06

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

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31:37

S7 E3 | Campus Protests: The Police Perspective

On the Job with PORAC ·

2024/06/19

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

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23:53

S7 E2 | Honoring Our Fallen Officers

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2024/05/11

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.________________________________________ Connect with Host Brian Marvel ● https://www.instagram.com/brianmarvel/ ●

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21:05

S7 E1 | Standing Up for Officer Privacy Rights

On the Job with PORAC ·

2024/04/17

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

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23:41

S6 E2 Legislative Update

On the Job with PORAC ·

2023/11/10

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

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26:45

S6 E1 - State Legislative Update with Legislative...

On the Job with PORAC ·

2023/06/17

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.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Aaron Read & Associates LLC Legislative Advocacy: We represent an extraordinary group of clients. In the course of each working day our

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17:09

S5, E12 - Learn About Our Low-Rate Lending Partners...

On the Job with PORAC ·

2022/09/02

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

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