"The Mission of PORAC is to maintain a leadership role in organizing, empowering and representing the interests of rank and file peace officers To identify the needs of the law enforcement community and to provide programs to meet those needs; To represent and protect the rights and benefits of peace officers; To create an environment in which peace officers interact and work toward achieving common goals and objectives; To conduct research, to provide education and training, to define and enhance standards for professionalism; To promote public awareness that encourages and maintains the image of a "Professional Peace Officer"."