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IOLERO News Index


April 28, 2026 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter April 24, 2026

From upcoming forums to community updates —here’s what you should know… Read full story


April 13, 2026 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter April 13, 2026

This month's newsletter features a continuing dialogue when each year, IOLERO invites the Sheriff to respond to its Annual Report and then provides a formal reply to those comments. IOLERO’s reply to the Sheriff’s most recent response explains our complaint intake process, why we audit cases even when they are received late from the Sheriff’s Office, how our investigations comply with state law, and how our commitment to thorough and complete complaint investigations leads to stronger outcomes. Read full story


April 01, 2026 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO in the news

The Press Democrat and KQED - April 2026 Read full story


April 01, 2026 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter April 1, 2026

This month's newsletter features a continuing dialogue when each year, IOLERO invites the Sheriff to respond to its Annual Report and then provides a formal reply to those comments. IOLERO’s reply to the Sheriff’s most recent response explains our complaint intake process, why we audit cases even when they are received late from the Sheriff’s Office, how our investigations comply with state law, and how our commitment to thorough and complete complaint investigations leads to stronger outcomes. Read full story


March 06, 2026 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter March 3, 2026

This month's newsletter features a continuing dialogue when each year, IOLERO invites the Sheriff to respond to its Annual Report and then provides a formal reply to those comments. IOLERO’s reply to the Sheriff’s most recent response explains our complaint intake process, why we audit cases even when they are received late from the Sheriff’s Office, how our investigations comply with state law, and how our commitment to thorough and complete complaint investigations leads to stronger outcomes. Read full story


February 18, 2026 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter February 10, 2026

IOLERO's Newsletter features an invitation to the February Community Advisory Council (CAC) meeting and a video to learn how the CAC helps elevate community voices in law enforcement oversight and accountability across Sonoma County — powered by people, driven by purpose. Read full story


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! Read full story


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). Read full story


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! Read full story


November 12, 2025 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter November 25, 2025

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