Elk Grove Police Officers Association

08/31/2026

We are asking our followers - please do this today, and please repost this article rather than just like it. Your local elected officials follow your association, not every one of them follow PORAC. When AB 1383 shows up in their feed from the association that represents the officers in their own city, it lands very differently than a post from a statewide organization in Sacramento. That is the entire reason we are asking.

Thank you,
EGPOA

Modernizes public safety retirement benefits to address California's law enforcement staffing and retention crisis.

08/31/2026

IN MEMORIAM: Robert French - End of Watch: August 30, 2017

On August 30, 2017, Deputy Robert French responded to a shots fired call at a North area hotel. After a gun battle inside of the hotel, the suspect continued to engage law enforcement officers in the hotel parking lot, as he made his exit. Deputy French took position in the hotel parking lot, using his vehicle for cover, he acquired the suspect and engaged him in gunfire. As the suspect attempted to flee, he began shooting at Deputy French. One of the suspect’s bullets passed through a portion of Deputy French’s patrol car and struck him. The bullet entered through the top of his shoulder, missing his body armor and passing through his heart, mortally wounding him. Despite being mortally wounded, Deputy French remained vigilant. He emerged from behind cover and engaged the suspect, in an effort to stop the suspect from fleeing and causing more harm to the community. Deputy French exhibited extraordinary and conspicuous bravery in the line of duty in his attempt to stop an extremely dangerous, armed suspect. Despite life-saving measures taken by emergency personnel, Deputy French succumbed to his injuries.

08/27/2026

08/22/2026

We wanted to share a success story with our department from earlier this year with the use of ALPRs (Flock). EGPD has also been able to identify and apprehend a murder suspect from another county that had committed a homicide just hours prior to entering our jurisdiction, as well as locate a kidnapped 10 year old girl and reunite her with her family after taking the suspect into custody - all with the help of license plate readers. Accomplishments like this wouldn’t always be possible for law enforcement without the use of that technology.

08/14/2026

We respectfully disagree with Mai Vang on this topic and stand in agreement with Sheriff Jim Cooper. Technology doesn’t replace good police work—it enhances it and can provide critical information when it matters most.

08/12/2026

There is a lot of misinformation circulating about the use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs). It’s important that our community understands what these systems actually do and how the proposed Senate Bill 1013 will be detrimental to the future of law enforcement if passed.

ALPR technology is an investigative tool that can help officers identify vehicles connected to crimes, locate stolen vehicles, and develop leads in investigations. Our officers are extensively trained on the proper and lawful use of this technology, including the policies and safeguards that govern its use.

SB 1013 would impose a 30 day retention limit on data acquired from the system. This can create significant challenges for law enforcement and victims of crime. Investigations don’t always happen on a 30-day timeline. It can sometimes take months to identify a suspect, connect a vehicle to a crime, or discover information that makes previously collected data relevant to an investigation. Once that information is deleted and no longer able to be accessed, it cannot help investigators—or the victims who are still waiting for answers and justice.

ALPRs are not tracking devices that allow officers to follow citizens’ every move, nor are they being used to randomly monitor innocent people like some circulating videos are alleging. They provide a record of license plates observed at specific locations and times, which can become an important investigative lead when a crime occurs.
We support responsible use of technology that helps officers solve crimes, and victims deserve every reasonable investigative tool available.

It’s important that we focus on the facts and make informed decisions based upon them - not fear and misinformation.

07/29/2026

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07/17/2026

This is a win for the law enforcement community and the families who have sacrificed so much. Faster processing of PSOB claims means surviving families receive the financial support they’ve earned without unnecessary delays. Progress like this matters!

PORAC thanks the U.S. Department of Justice and Office of Justice Programs for making Public Safety Officers’ Benefits claims a priority.

More than three times as many death claim determinations were finalized in the past four weeks as during the previous nine months, providing over $96 million in benefits to eligible surviving families.

We appreciate this meaningful progress in addressing delayed claims. Now, that momentum must continue so public safety officers and their families receive the timely support they deserve.

The United States Department of Justice

07/08/2026

California's law enforcement agencies continue to face unprecedented recruitment and retention challenges. To keep experienced officers serving our communities and attract the next generation of public safety professionals, we need retirement systems that reflect today's realities, which is why EGPOA supports AB 1383.

This legislation would:

• Lower the PEPRA public safety retirement age from 57 to 55, recognizing the physical and mental demands of a career in law enforcement.

• Increase the pensionable compensation cap, ensuring retirement benefits more accurately reflect today's wages and cost of living instead of outdated limits established under PEPRA.

• Restore local bargaining flexibility, allowing agencies and employee associations to negotiate retirement benefits that best meet the needs of their communities rather than relying on one-size-fits-all statewide restrictions.

• Allow prospective retirement formula enhancements through collective bargaining, giving local governments additional tools to remain competitive in recruiting and retaining highly qualified public safety professionals.

Strong retirement benefits aren't just about what happens at the end of an officer’s career, they’re also about what happens at the beginning. AB 1383 is about recruiting the best candidates, retaining experienced officers, and ensuring public safety agencies remain fully staffed to protect the communities they serve.

We urge everyone to support AB 1383 and invest in the future of California public safety.

07/04/2026

Have a fun and safe 4th, everyone! 🇺🇸🎇💙