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IOLERO News Index


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 08, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Use of the Carotid Hold Banned by Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, effective immediately

I am pleased to announce that the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has banned the use of the carotid hold effective immediately. 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

Sonoma County’s law enforcement watchdog is launching two research projects with students and staff at Sonoma State University.

Sonoma County’s law enforcement watchdog is launching tworesearch projects with students and staff at Sonoma State University that willcompare the Sheriff’s Office to similar agencies around the state and evaluatesome of its policies. Read full story


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

Revisit Lethal Force Policies To Prevent Needless Deaths

TheIndependent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Oversight, in partnership withthe criminal justice department at Sonoma State University, is reviewinguse-of-force and de-escalation policies used by county sheriffs acrossCalifornia. 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


May 07, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO's New Programs Manager and Partnership with SSU - Covid-19 and other updates

Inthis issue of IOLERO’S newsletter, we introduce IOLERO’s new Programs Manager,discuss IOLERO’s innovative partnership with Sonoma State University (SSU),provide updates on the Sheriff’s quarantine procedures at the jail and theCommunity Advisory Council (CAC). Read full story


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

The Arrest of Jason Wyrick Anglero in Graton, Covid-19 and other updates

This update addresses (1) the arrest of Jason Anglero Wyrick in Graton, (2) continued efforts to keep the incarcerated and jail staff safe during the pandemic, (3) phone and virtual mental health services for community members during this stressful time, and (4) plans for a virtual CAC meeting in May. Read full story