Standards and Practices

NACOLE Code of Ethics

Civilian oversight practitioners have a unique role as public servants overseeing law enforcement agencies. The community, government, and law enforcement have entrusted them to conduct their work in a professional, fair and impartial manner. They earn this trust through a firm commitment to the public good, the mission of their agency, and to the ethical and professional standards described herein...

NACOLE-Code-of-Ethics.pdf

Qualification Standards for Oversight Agencies

Qualification Standards For Oversight Investigators, Suggested Standards For Supervisory Investigators, and Suggested Standards For Oversight Executives: Directors, Auditors, And Monitors

Recommended Training for Board and Commission Members

The National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) is committed to establishment, development, education and technical assistance for local civilian oversight agencies. NACOLE is also committed to supporting the training of appointed Board, Committee, and Commission Members so that they may acquire the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform responsibly in their assignment in civilian oversight in law enforcement.