The Peace Officers Research Association of California is a professional federation of local, state and federal law enforcement associations. With more than 705 member organizations, representing over 61,000 officers, PORAC is not only one of the largest law enforcement associations in the west, but one of the largest in the nation. Formed in 1953, PORAC's main objective is to further the welfare of law enforcement on an economic, professional and social level.

It shall be the aim of the association to secure for all public safety officers adequate compensation for the performance of their professional duties and to improve conditions of employment accomplished through collective legal activities, collective efforts in all areas of labor representation, collective attempts to insure themselves and their families against health, disability, accident, and any other problems that may occur, to collect, study, standardize, summarize, and distribute factual data in order to promote the professional qualifications and standing of public safety officers.

Website: www.porac.org

The Peace Officers Research Association of Nevada was founded in 1987 to meet the representational needs of Nevada Law Enforcement. We employ a professional lobbyist and have successfully motivated our members to participate in the legislative process. In addition, we have actively supported candidates that support our goals. We are believers in "self help" and to that end have sponsored training in Collective Bargaining, Internal Affairs, Leadership/Ethics and Political Actions. Finally, PORAN offers an array of valuable insurance products.

Website: www.poran.org

The Oregon Council of Police Associations is the political and legislative arm of 51 Oregon-based public safety associations, comprised of more than 5,000 members! The OCPA represents line enforcement officers, corrections officers, parole & probation officers and 911 support personnel. The primary focus of this real-time representation is in the political and legislative arenas of Oregon. Public employee rights, working conditions, benefits and proactive criminal law legislation have all become major issues in the legislative and voter election process: rights we have specifically chosen to fight for! We pride ourselves on our ability to keep the door open to bi-partisan support. We believe maintaining a working relationship and open communications between our membership and the legislative assembly is of the utmost importance. The OCPA employs a full-time lobbyist in Salem and operates an Executive Office in Salem, Oregon.

Website: www.orecpa.com

The Oregon State Police Officer’s Association was formed in 1984 as a non-profit, independent, police association. The Association currently has in excess of 589 members and is principally operated by a nine member elected State Executive committee that meets every other month to handle the affairs of the Association. The President of the Association is elected by the membership and serves full-time in the Association office. Our primary objective is to protect our members’ safety, livability, and working conditions. These objectives are accomplished through the collective bargaining/arbitration process, legislative process, the use of quality attorneys to represent our members in personnel matters, and the legal Defense Fund to represent our members for civil and criminal matters.

Website: www.ospoa.com

The purpose of the Arizona Police Association is to do the following for Arizona Law Enforcement: 1) protect constitutional and statutory rights; 2) upgrade their standards, wages, benefits and working conditions; 3) promote a positive image; 4) assist in the networking and sharing of information between member organizations; 5) provide representation in the executive legislative and judicial branches of the United States and the State of Arizona as well as before local government and the Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training Board; 6) disseminate information regarding legislation, elected officials, and issues of interest.

Website:  www.azpolice.org

The Montana Police Protective Association began in 1930 with the sole purpose of bringing law enforcement officers closer together to work for common goals. The Association has expanded and developed over the years to where it is today, an Association made up of 17 local police associations with a membership of 570. The Association provides many benefits for the members including life insurance, legal defense, scholarships benefits for the children of active and retired officers, and legislative lobbying. The Association conducts most of its business during the annual convention which is normally held during the month of July. The MPPA is on the Internet and can  be located at:

Website: www.imt.net/~mppa/

Operating Engineers Local No. 3 is the largest local within the International Union of Operating Engineers. The Local represents 9,000 public employees throughout Northern California, Northern Nevada and Utah. It negotiates wages, hours and working conditions; defends members from unjust discipline and terminations; and represents members at critical incident reviews.

Website:  www.oe3.org

The North Dakota Troopers Association is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1998 consisting of Highway Patrol men and women.  The core of the NDTA consists of active Troopers and retired Troopers who are striving for equality, fairness, trust and increased morale through the ranks of the Highway Patrol. This is done by assuring the members have the proper resources and legal counseling.  The NDTA also strives to improve the economic and social welfare of its members with benefits such as college scholarship funds for its members and their children, and help to the families of fallen or sick Troopers. The NDTA strives to promote public safety, and is a regular contributor to the SADD chapter of North Dakota.  Most importantly, the NDTA provides a collective voice to relay concerns and to promote ideas.

Website:  www.ndtroopersassociation.com

The National Border Patrol Council is a labor organization representing more than 10,000 Border Patrol Agents nationwide. Founded in 1967, the NBPC is affiliated with the American Federation of Government Employees and the AFL-CIO.