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May 09, 2023 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

KRSO Interview – John Alden, Director Of IOLERO

Listen to the May, 8 2023 KRSO Interview with John Alden, Director Of IOLERO Read full story


March 03, 2023 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Recruiting now for Community Advisory Council Members!

The Community Advisory Council (CAC) has current and upcoming vacancies. The CAC is made up of eleven volunteers from the community, with members of the Board of Supervisors appointing two each in their Supervisorial Districts and the IOLERO Director making one at-large appointment. All appointments are for two years and members may be re-appointed. Read full story


April 12, 2022 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

2022 Sheriff Candidate Forum

There are three candidates for Sonoma County Sheriff on the ballot in the June 7, 2022 Statewide primary. On April 4, 2022, the Community Advisory Council (CAC) hosted a forum with candidates Edmonds, Engram, and Tannenbaum. Tune in to learn more about each of the candidates and their positions on issues of concern to the CAC and the community. Read full story


November 25, 2021 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO’s 2020-2021 Annual Report

ThisNovember edition of IOLERO’s newsletter is dedicated to IOLERO’s 2020-2021Annual Report. As you may have heard, on November 10, Director Navarro wasappointed by Governor Newsom to be a judge of the California Superior Court,County of Sonoma. Read full story


November 01, 2021 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Reminder: Community Advisory Council’s November Meeting

This message is to remind you about the Community AdvisoryCouncil’s (CAC’s) November 1st meeting which will start at 6:00 pm. Read full story



September 10, 2021 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

REMINDER: Community Advisory Council’s September Meeting

This message is toremind you about the Community Advisory Council’s (CAC’s) September 13 meetingwhich will start at 6:00 pm.  During this virtualmeeting, the CAC will discuss their plans and goals for the upcoming year. Read full story


July 30, 2021 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Sheriff’s Department Hiring, Diversity, and Discipline

This message is to remind you about the Community Advisory Council's (CAC's) August 2nd meeting which will start at 6:00pm. Read full story


July 29, 2021 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Sheriff’s Office Accepts CAC's Firearm Recommendation

IOLERO’s July newsletter announces an important change to theSonoma County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) firearms policy based on a recommendationfrom IOLERO’s Community Advisory Council (CAC). This newsletter will alsodiscuss IOLERO’s new email and physical addresses, a congratulatory shout-outto IOLERO’s interns, an update on Measure P, the August CAC meeting, and aSpotlight feature from Mary-Frances Walsh, the Executive Director at NAMISonoma County (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Read full story


January 27, 2021 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Recruitment open for Law Enforcement Auditor I or II

IOLERO is currently recruiting to fill a Law Enforcement Auditor position at either the I or II level. If you are an experienced, CA licensed attorney please refer to the Law Enforcement Auditor II recruitment that we are currently conducting. Read full story