Protecting Those Who Protect: Inside PORAC’s Legal Defense Fund

In this episode of On the Job with PORAC, President Brian Marvel and Vice President Ben Therriault sit down with PORAC Legal Defense Fund (LDF) Chair Alan Kuboyama and National Executive Director Fred Rowbotham to break down one of the most important protections peace officers have today; PORAC’s Legal Defense Fund.   From its roots in officers “passing the hat” to defend their own, LDF was built by officers, for officers, and why it continues to serve as the premier legal defense program nationwide. Supporting members through critical incidents to its current scale of over 161,000 members across all 50 states, with more than $80 million in reserves. LDF has evolved into a cornerstone benefit designed to protect careers, finances, and families.   Brian, Ben, Alan, and Fred discuss the realities officers face today — including increased scrutiny, parallel investigations, and the rising complexity of critical incidents. They also highlight the importance of experienced legal representation, access to top-tier experts, and the financial backing necessary to defend members in high-stakes situations.   Connect and Learn More   PORAC Legal Defense Fund https://poracldf.org/   Brian Marvel Twitter: https://x.com/BrianMarvel Instagram: / brianmarvel Facebook: / brian.r.marvel LinkedIn: / brianmarvel   Ben Therriault Twitter: https://x.com/BenTherriault LinkedIn: / btherriault