2011, Summer

17th Annual NACOLE Conference, ‘MAKING LASTING REFORMS’, to be Held in New Orleans

Staff

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) invites you to its 17th Annual Conference, an opportunity for citizens, practitioners of civilian oversight and law enforcement officials to exchange information regarding civilian oversight, law enforcement, and how they both affect the communities we live in.

British Columbia Independent Investigations Office to Rely on Civilian Investigators

By Dawn Reynolds

ON MAY 18, 2011, THE PROVINCIAL government of British Columbia (BC) announced legislation aimed at improving police oversight and increasing its independence from police agencies in BC. Investigations into cases in which a citizen has suffered “serious harm” will be within the jurisdiction of a newly created, civilian-led oversight authority, the Independent Investigations Office (IIO).

CACOLE Update

By John Phillips

THE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION FOR Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (CACOLE) held its annual conference in Canmore, Alberta, from May 30 through June 1, 2011. Canmore, nestled in the majestic Canadian Rockies, saw delegates and presenters from across Canada, the United States and China.

The theme of the conference was “Civilian Oversight – Are we making a difference?” Panels covered diverse topics such as:

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