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January 20, 2026 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter January 16, 2026

With a wish for a happy and healthy new year, IOLERO's Newsletter features the CAC's new Ad Hoc Committees and February meeting details, Director John Alden's Interview on Men's Spaces, and a Staff Highlight!


January 15, 2026 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Men's Spaces interview with John Alden, Director of the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO)

Listen to Men's Spaces Host, Kenneth Norton's interview with John Alden, Director of the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO).


December 23, 2025 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter December 23, 2025

Today's IOLERO Newsletter highlights information about the CAC's 2026 Strategic Planning Retreat, Questionnaire, and Public Meeting!


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.