S8 E9 | Setting the Record Straight on SB 627

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of Senate Bill 627 and PORAC's efforts to address its flaws.

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 the legislature on a cleanup bill next session to correct the issues created by this rushed and confusing new law. Connect and Learn More Brian Marvel Twitter: https://x.com/BrianMarvel Instagram: / brianmarvel Facebook: / brian.r.marvel LinkedIn: / brianmarvel Ben Therriault Twitter: https://x.com/BenTherriault LinkedIn: / btherriault

People in this episode

Hosts: Brian Marvel, Ben Therriault

Topics covered

• Senate Bill 627
• legal protections
• public safety
• misinformation
• legislative advocacy

Keywords

• SB 627
• legal protections
• peace officers
• public safety
• PORAC
• legislation
• California

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PORAC

Places: California

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