IOLERO News Index
Covid-19 Safety at the jail and courthouse, CAC meetings, and resources for undocumented workers
We hope you are staying well and healthy (both physically and mentally) during these very challenging times. Please remember that we are all going through this hardship and working to overcome this pandemic together. In this issue of IOLERO’s newsletter, we cover topics such as Covid-19 safety measures at the jail and courthouse, Community Advisory Council (CAC) meetings, mental health resources and resources for undocumented workers. Read full story
Special Announcement regarding pandemic and Health Officer Orders
As you are all aware, we are in the midst of a pandemic related to Coronavirus (COVID-19). On Friday afternoon, Sonoma County’s Health Officer issued an Order related to the county’s effort to prevent the spread of Coronavirus in Sonoma County. Read full story
Website changes, triage operations at IOLERO, and the new CAC
This edition of IOLERO's e-newsletter includes important updates about the office and the information for our next CAC meeting. As always, please contact the office anytime with questions, concerns or suggestions about IOLERO's work. Read full story
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
Seven People Join Citizen Advisory Group that helps monitor Sonoma County law enforcement
The citizen advisory council tasked with being the bridge between the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office and the community it serves inducted seven new members Monday, ushering in a flurry of new faces to the 3-year old committee. Read full story
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
Petaluma Town Hall Held To Discuss Man Choked To Death By Sonoma Sheriff’s Deputy
Several dozen community members gathered here at a county building in Petaluma to discuss the choking death of a Sonoma County man at the hands of a sheriff deputy. Read full story
Town Hall Meeting on Sonoma County Sheriff in Custody Death
An independent, non-police Sonoma County agency hosted a town hall meeting Monday night following the death of a man who was killed by sheriff's deputies who stopped him because they thought they spotted his stolen car, only to discover later that the he was rightfully driving his own Honda. Read full story
Use of Force Questionnaire
IOLERO’s town hall meeting takes place tonight, January 13, in Petaluma from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. You may either fill out and submit a questionnaire at the meeting, or you may download it here, fill it out and send it back to us. Please submit your completed survey by Monday, February 3, 2020. Read full story
Town Hall Meeting Regarding the Death of David Ward
In an effort to keep thecommunity informed about the David Ward investigation and to provide acommunity forum and resources, the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Reviewand Outreach (IOLERO) is holding a Town Hall Meeting. Read full story
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