IOLERO Newsletter
IOLERO Newsletter June 17, 2026
The Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO) welcomes Interim Director Matthew Chavez. Matthew joined IOLERO in 2022 as a Law Enforcement Auditor III and brings more than 30 years of experience as an attorney, with a background in litigation, administrative law, legal analysis, and accountability practices. Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter June 10, 2026
Today’s IOLERO Newsletter highlights the last June 10 CAC Meeting, an invitation to watch/attend the Budget Hearing at the Board of Supervisors taking place the month of June, as well as community events where IOLERO will be hosting an informational booth. Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter May 20, 2026
Four years. One mission: strengthening transparency and accountability in Sonoma County. As he concludes his tenure as IOLERO Director, John Alden shares his reflections on the progress made, the challenges that remain, and the future of community oversight. Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter April 24, 2026
From upcoming forums to community updates —here’s what you should know… Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter April 13, 2026
This month's newsletter features the IOLERO Director’s take on how we should, and should not, communicate with ICE. Read full story
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
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
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
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
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
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