The Port Authority Police Benevolent Association (PAPBA), which represents 1,790 officers of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department, has endorsed LAAPOA President Marshall McClain in his campaign to be the next president of the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC). In his endorsement letter, PAPBA President Frank Conti writes:

“Leading a state-wide organization representing the needs of law enforcement unions requires a leader with years of law enforcement experience, undeniable labor knowledge and, most importantly, a clear vision that includes success for all the organization’s members. That person is Marshall McClain, one of our nation’s notable law enforcement union leaders.

“Marshall’s years of experience and success on the frontlines fighting for LAAPOA and PORAC’s members is the exact combination the brave men and women of California law enforcement deserve and expect in leadership.

“As president of the Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association (LAAPOA) representing the members Los Angeles Airport Police Department (LAXPD), the nation’s largest airport police department, the LAAPOA rose to national prominence as a leader in protecting the rights, benefits and wellbeing of LAXPD police officers. As a PORAC Executive Board member he has been a steadfast and outspoken advocate for all the member organizations of PORAC. He has a keen interest in making sure the voices of all PORAC members are clearly heard at the executive level and acted upon.

“Marshall is not only adept at interacting with city, county and state leaders promoting the interests of LAAPOA and PORAC members, he has been instrumental on the national level in issues of mutual concern to all law enforcement labor organizations that require national attention.

“Having worked with Marshall on regional and national law enforcement issues affecting law enforcement officers and the citizens of our great country, I am proud to have the Port Authority PBA endorse Marshall for the PORAC presidency and stand with him representing the courageous and selfless members of law enforcement.”