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October 29, 2024 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter October 29, 2024

We're excited to announce that the Director of IOLERO, John Alden has been elected to the NACOLE Board of Directors! On October 16, 2024, the NACOLE membership chose John for a three-year term. He will work alongside a committed team to support not only NACOLE members but also the broader civilian oversight community.


October 18, 2023 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Virtual Town Hall – Presentation of Annual Report 22-23

After hearing from CAC members and the public, we're hosting a virtual IOLERO Town Hall on October 19, 2023, at 6 pm to delve deeper into our Annual Report 2022-2023.


September 06, 2023 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter September 6, 2023

Exciting news - we're heading to the fair! Come join us, share your thoughts, and learn about our mission to strengthen community-law enforcement relations. It's going to be fun! Can't wait to see you there.


February 14, 2024 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

County Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach invites public to goal-setting workshop

The Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach’s Community Advisory Council is inviting the public to participate in a February 24 strategic planning workshop. The purpose of the public meeting is to set priorities for the year.


September 26, 2023 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

County Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach releases annual report

The Sonoma County Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach this year audited 27 cases involving complaints against the Sheriff’s Office, according to IOLERO’s annual report that was released today and reviewed by the Board of Supervisors. Those cases included two officer-involved shootings, two in-custody deaths, and three cases involving canine use of force.


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.