IOLERO News Index
Updates on current state of the office
The Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO) has begun using a new email notification system as a way to get information to our supporters and community partners in a way that is efficient and timely. Read full story
A Message from the Director
In the wake of the recenttragedy resulting in David Ward’s death, our community is experiencing feelingsof despair and rage and there are a lot of questions about what comesnext. Read full story
Message from the Director Regarding David Ward Investigation
In the wake of the recenttragedy resulting in David Ward’s death, our community is experiencing feelingsof despair and rage and there are a lot of questions about what comesnext. Read full story
Sonoma County Sheriff watchdog group IOLERO is underfunded
Just as the Sheriff’s Office is facing renewed scrutiny over the Nov. 24 death of a Petaluma man, the community advisory arm of a county law enforcement watchdog held its last meeting with its founding members on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019 Read full story
KSRO interview with IOLERO Director Navarro
IOLERO Director Karlene Navarro was interviewed by KSRO’s Pat Kerrigan on the December 4, 2019 morning show. She discussed the status of IOLERO’s audits and the recent fatal incident involving use of a carotid restraint. Read full story
Sonoma County Sheriff’s watchdog shifts focus to audits amid massive backlog
Karlene Navarro, the director of the Sonoma County Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO), talks with retired Los Angeles police Capt. John Mutz before a meeting of the Community Advisory Council in Windsor on Monday, May 6, 2019. Read full story
Recruitment open for IOLERO’s new full-timeProgram Manager position
IOLERO’s Department Analyst (working title: Program Manager) position is now open for applications. Read full story
Board of Supervisors Appoint New IOLERO Director
Former local defense attorney Karlene Navarro was officially appointed Tuesday as Sonoma County’s law enforcement auditor. Read full story
IOLERO First Annual Report
Board of Supervisors Agenda Item for September 19, 2017The Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO) has released its first Annual Report summarizing the activities and findings of the Office for the period August 1, 2016 – July 31, 2017. Read full story
IOLERO Director Statement on removal of Community Advisory Council Member
IOLERO Director releases statement that Alicia Roman will no longer be working with office as Community Advisory Council member. Read full story
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