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IOLERO News Index


June 01, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Sonoma County’s law enforcement watchdog is launching two research projects with students and staff at Sonoma State University.

Sonoma County’s law enforcement watchdog is launching tworesearch projects with students and staff at Sonoma State University that willcompare the Sheriff’s Office to similar agencies around the state and evaluatesome of its policies. Read full story


June 01, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Revisit Lethal Force Policies To Prevent Needless Deaths

TheIndependent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Oversight, in partnership withthe criminal justice department at Sonoma State University, is reviewinguse-of-force and de-escalation policies used by county sheriffs acrossCalifornia. Read full story


June 01, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO's Response to your Concerns - News and more...

In this issue of IOLERO’S newsletter, we respond to communityconcerns regarding the Sheriff’s decision not to enforce the Orders of Sonoma County’sHealth Officer, discuss our work with the Community Advisory Council (CAC) on the study of the use offorce and de-escalation policies of all 58 Sheriff's Offices in California,plans for our Community-Oriented Policing Project, and our efforts to expandIOLERO’s presence in the community. Read full story


May 27, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

A message from IOLERO

We are sending out this brief message to provide you with the invitation to the Community Advisory Council (CAC) meeting on June 1 and also to announce the untimely passing of one of our esteemed colleagues. Read full story


May 07, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO's New Programs Manager and Partnership with SSU - Covid-19 and other updates

Inthis issue of IOLERO’S newsletter, we introduce IOLERO’s new Programs Manager,discuss IOLERO’s innovative partnership with Sonoma State University (SSU),provide updates on the Sheriff’s quarantine procedures at the jail and theCommunity Advisory Council (CAC). Read full story


April 16, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

The Arrest of Jason Wyrick Anglero in Graton, Covid-19 and other updates

This update addresses (1) the arrest of Jason Anglero Wyrick in Graton, (2) continued efforts to keep the incarcerated and jail staff safe during the pandemic, (3) phone and virtual mental health services for community members during this stressful time, and (4) plans for a virtual CAC meeting in May. Read full story


April 03, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

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


March 17, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

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


March 06, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

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


February 28, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

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