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February 28, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO receives Sheriff's Office Investigation of Charles Blount, Blount resigns

Special Announcement February 28, 2020: Yesterday, IOLERO received the Sheriff Office's administrative investigation of Charles Blount and his participation in the arrest which led to the death of David Ward. This investigation includes only information related to Charles Blount. Read full story


February 03, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

CAC appointments and Sheriff's Response to Use of Force recommendations

We have been verybusy at IOLERO finalizing appointments for the incoming CAC, completing thehiring process for our new full-time employee, collecting data on de-escalationand the use-of-force, and participating in outreach such as the MLK Daycelebration at Community Baptist Church. Read full story


December 17, 2019 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Updates on current state of the office

The Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO) has begun using a new email notification system as a way to get information to our supporters and community partners in a way that is efficient and timely. Read full story


December 13, 2019 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Message from the Director Regarding David Ward Investigation

In the wake of the recenttragedy resulting in David Ward’s death, our community is experiencing feelingsof despair and rage and there are a lot of questions about what comesnext. Read full story