Protect California is a social welfare organization established under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(4) with members comprised of non-profit organizations, businesses, individuals and public safety organizations. Protect California intends to conduct a public education campaign, including attempts to influence state, local and federal legislative and administrative actions, related to creating a safer California. Protect California is sponsored by the:
- Los Angeles Police Protective League
- Association of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs
- Peace Officers Research Association of California
- San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Employees’ Benefit Association
- San Jose Police Officers’ Association
- UA Local 393 Plumbers, Steamfitters, and HVAC/R Service Technicians of Santa Clara and San Benito Counties
- Sacramento Police Officers Association
- California Association of Highway Patrolmen
- Sacramento County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
- Salinas Police Officers Association
- San Francisco Police Officers Association
- Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association