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IOLERO Newsletter


November 02, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Reminder about the CAC's virtual meeting TONIGHT

We are sending this message to remind you about the November Community Advisory Council (CAC) meeting which is tonight at 6pm via Zoom. Read full story


October 02, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO's Annual Report 2019-2020

This edition of IOLERO’s newsletter is dedicated to our Annual Report. Read full story


September 15, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO is Adding Two Attorneys to its Staff

The IOLERO director's request for two new attorneys was granted by the Board of Supervisors on September 11, 2020. Read full story


August 25, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Creating a Pathway to Restorative Justice

Please join us on August 31, 2020 for a conversation about creating a pathway to restorative justice. There have been a lot of meetings and media coverage lately about strengthening law enforcement oversight across our nation. Read full story


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

IOLERO August 3, 2020 Newsletter

Please join IOLERO and the Community Advisory Council (CAC)  tonight at 6pm  for a discussion about how to strengthen law enforcement oversight in Sonoma County. Read full story


July 16, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Meeting with Sonoma County Board of Supervisors

We’re inviting all local community organizations and individuals to join us on August 3 to let the Board of Supervisors know your viewpoint on how to strengthen the oversight of law enforcement in Sonoma County. Read full story


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

The Process for Strengthening IOLERO, and other updates

This edition of IOLERO's newsletter discusses the plans to expand IOLERO's powers and duties, the Community Advisory Council (CAC) and an update about the investigation of David Ward's death. Read full story


June 04, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Arrests of Protestors - First Positive COVID-19 Case at Sonoma County Jail

Thismessage is to provide you with updates about the protesters arrested in SantaRosa on the evening of June 2nd and the first positive case ofCOVID-19 at Sonoma County Jail. Read full story


June 01, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO's Response to your Concerns - News and more...

In this issue of IOLERO’S newsletter, we respond to communityconcerns regarding the Sheriff’s decision not to enforce the Orders of Sonoma County’sHealth Officer, discuss our work with the Community Advisory Council (CAC) on the study of the use offorce and de-escalation policies of all 58 Sheriff's Offices in California,plans for our Community-Oriented Policing Project, and our efforts to expandIOLERO’s presence in the community. Read full story


May 27, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

A message from IOLERO

We are sending out this brief message to provide you with the invitation to the Community Advisory Council (CAC) meeting on June 1 and also to announce the untimely passing of one of our esteemed colleagues. Read full story