For California peace officers, retirement planning extends far beyond pensions. Access to affordable, stable health care after retirement remains one of the most significant concerns facing law enforcement professionals and their families.

The PORAC Retiree Medical Trust (RMT) was created to address that challenge, providing long-term retiree health care solutions designed specifically for public safety professionals. As medical costs rise and traditional retiree benefits continue to shift, RMT plays a critical role in ensuring officers can retire with confidence and security.

This episode focuses on a deep dive into how RMT works, why early planning matters, and how PORAC members can better prepare for a healthy and financially stable retirement.

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The 2025 legislative year was one of the most dynamic in recent memory — marked by shifting political winds, high-profile public safety debates, and major legislative fights with direct consequences for California’s peace officers. PORAC successfully advanced key bills strengthening training, education, wellness, due process, and workers’ rights, while pushing back against proposals that undermine officer safety or impose unrealistic operational burdens.

At the same time, major challenges — particularly SB 627, the “No Secret Police Act” — highlighted how quickly the narrative around law enforcement can shift, and how essential PORAC’s advocacy is at the Capitol.

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Brian Marvel

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In this episode, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Ben Therriault sit down with Manny Alvarez, Executive Director of POST, to unpack California Penal Code 830 – the foundation that defines who qualifies as a peace officer in the state of California.

Together, they explore how PC 830 has evolved into a patchwork of statutes over the years, why it may be time to modernize and streamline its structure, and what thoughtful reform could mean for officer clarity, accountability, and consistency statewide. The conversation also touches on POST’s ongoing work to maintain high professional standards, ensure accountability, and support officers through training, certification, and public trust initiatives.

Whether you’re a seasoned officer, new recruit, or simply interested in understanding how peace officer authority is defined and applied across California, this episode provides clear, essential insights straight from POST’s leadership.

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Brian Marvel

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Ben Therriault

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