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May 09, 2023 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

KRSO Interview – John Alden, Director Of IOLERO

Listen to the May, 8 2023 KRSO Interview with John Alden, Director Of IOLERO


March 03, 2023 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Recruiting now for Community Advisory Council Members!

The Community Advisory Council (CAC) has current and upcoming vacancies. The CAC is made up of eleven volunteers from the community, with members of the Board of Supervisors appointing two each in their Supervisorial Districts and the IOLERO Director making one at-large appointment. All appointments are for two years and members may be re-appointed.


April 12, 2022 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

2022 Sheriff Candidate Forum

There are three candidates for Sonoma County Sheriff on the ballot in the June 7, 2022 Statewide primary. On April 4, 2022, the Community Advisory Council (CAC) hosted a forum with candidates Edmonds, Engram, and Tannenbaum. Tune in to learn more about each of the candidates and their positions on issues of concern to the CAC and the community.


May 24, 2023 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

County Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach, Sheriff and Unions clarify investigative powers

The County of Sonoma and two labor groups representing county law enforcement employees today announced the finalization of an agreement to strengthen law enforcement oversight in the county. The County and the Associations came together in a mutual effort to implement the voters’ will, ensure that IOLERO’s expanded authority represented smart and effective law enforcement oversight, and treat the associations’ members fairly.


August 04, 2022 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

John Alden named as director of Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

John Alden, a veteran oversight practitioner with more than 13 years of experience leading and managing civilian oversight agencies, has been named director of the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO). Alden was selected after a successful nationwide recruitment and extensive selection process.


June 23, 2022 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

County of Sonoma, labor groups reach agreement on law enforcement oversight measures

The County of Sonoma and two labor groups representing county law enforcement employees, the Sonoma County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association (DSA) and Sonoma County Law Enforcement Association (SCLEA), announced the finalization of an agreement Thursday to strengthen law enforcement oversight in the county.