To: Board of Supervisors
From: David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title: Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) and 911Media
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) and 911Media, to extend the term through June 30, 2026, with no change to the payment limit of $27,933 to provide recruiting advertisement opportunities for the Office of the Sheriff.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in up to $27,933 in contractual service expenditures over a one-year period and will be funded 100% by the General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
Law Enforcement News is the official monthly magazine of Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) and 911Media. PORAC and 911Media provide printed publication and advertising to over 75,000 subscribers on a monthly basis, covering the latest association events and providing critical information about benefits, legal and labor issues, legislation, finances, public safety trends, training and employment. This distribution provides the Recruiting Unit of the Office of the Sheriff the opportunity to convey their hiring benefits and advantages to a large number of qualified and potential applicants.
The Terms and Conditions include indemnification from the County to PORAC and 911Media.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not approve, the Office of the Sheriff would not be able to include recruiting advertisements in the Law Enforcement News. Hiring qualified candidates for law enforcement is an extremely competitive market. With virtually every agency hiring, keeping the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff in the forefront of the most recognized law enforcement magazine in the State of California should be a priority.