Training & Education

To further its mission, NACOLE works to bring together the growing community of civilian oversight practitioners, law enforcement officials, journalists, elected officials, students, community members, and others to meet and exchange information and ideas about issues facing civilian oversight and law enforcement.  In addition to it's annual conference, NACOLE conducts regional training and networking events, and gathers academics and scholars from different fields to discuss and encourage multi-disciplinary work on police oversight, and encourage relationships between civilian oversight practitioners, police professionals, and scholars.

  • Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 01:00 PM

    2024 NACOLE Webinar Series (April)

    Using Data and Collaboration to Drive Innovative Change

    Jared Fishman
    Founding Executive Director
    Justice Innovation Lab

    On April 23, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. ET, NACOLE will welcome Jared Fishman, to discuss how some communities are using data-informed measures – not typically thought of as “police accountability” – that are demonstrably improving outcomes.

    The webinar is scheduled for one hour (there will not be a 30-minute discussion immediately afterward this month). The webinar will be recorded and available to registrants for three months.


    For more information and to register, click the registration icon below. 

    Registration Deadline: April 22, 2024, 1:00 p.m. ET

  • Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 02:00 PM

    2024 NACOLE Webinar Series (May)

    Investigating Police Surveillance Technology


    Dave Maass
    Director of Investigations
    Electronic Frontier Foundation

    On May 14, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. ET, NACOLE will welcome Dave Maas, a previous recipient of NACOLE's Contribution to Oversight Award, to discuss the most common surveillance technologies acquired by police, emerging developments, and practical techniques for investigating abuses of this technology.


    The webinar is scheduled for one hour, followed by an optional 30-minute discussion immediately afterward. Only those who attend the live webinar will be able to join the discussion. The webinar will be recorded and available to registrants for three months.


    For more information and to register, click the registration icon below. 

    Registration Deadline: May 13, 2024, 2:00 p.m. ET

  • Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 02:00 PM
    Zoom

    Investigator Forum

    NACOLE invites you to our online forum for oversight investigators on the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

    These monthly one-hour meetings and will be facilitated by NACOLE Board member Jayson Wechter and other, veteran investigators.  They will be an opportunity for attendees to discuss common issues, share information about training, technology, online tools, and relevant resources. In addition, it provides an opportunity for investigators at agencies around the country to meet and network with professional colleagues.

    NACOLE members and employees of agencies holding organizational memberships are invited to participate.

    There is no need to pre-register for these events but do note that they are only open to the first 100 participants who join the online meeting.  Simply click the link below to join us at 2:00 p.m. EDT:

    JOIN MEETING NOW

  • Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 02:00 PM
    Zoom

    Investigator Forum

    NACOLE invites you to our online forum for oversight investigators on the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

    These monthly one-hour meetings and will be facilitated by NACOLE Board member Jayson Wechter and other, veteran investigators.  They will be an opportunity for attendees to discuss common issues, share information about training, technology, online tools, and relevant resources. In addition, it provides an opportunity for investigators at agencies around the country to meet and network with professional colleagues.

    NACOLE members and employees of agencies holding organizational memberships are invited to participate.

    There is no need to pre-register for these events but do note that they are only open to the first 100 participants who join the online meeting.  Simply click the link below to join us at 2:00 p.m. EDT:

    JOIN MEETING NOW

  • Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 02:00 PM
    Zoom

    Investigator Forum

    NACOLE invites you to our online forum for oversight investigators on the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

    These monthly one-hour meetings and will be facilitated by NACOLE Board member Jayson Wechter and other, veteran investigators.  They will be an opportunity for attendees to discuss common issues, share information about training, technology, online tools, and relevant resources. In addition, it provides an opportunity for investigators at agencies around the country to meet and network with professional colleagues.

    NACOLE members and employees of agencies holding organizational memberships are invited to participate.

    There is no need to pre-register for these events but do note that they are only open to the first 100 participants who join the online meeting.  Simply click the link below to join us at 2:00 p.m. EDT:

    JOIN MEETING NOW

  • Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 02:00 PM
    Zoom

    Investigator Forum

    NACOLE invites you to our online forum for oversight investigators on the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

    These monthly one-hour meetings and will be facilitated by NACOLE Board member Jayson Wechter and other, veteran investigators.  They will be an opportunity for attendees to discuss common issues, share information about training, technology, online tools, and relevant resources. In addition, it provides an opportunity for investigators at agencies around the country to meet and network with professional colleagues.

    NACOLE members and employees of agencies holding organizational memberships are invited to participate.

    There is no need to pre-register for these events but do note that they are only open to the first 100 participants who join the online meeting.  Simply click the link below to join us at 2:00 p.m. EDT:

    JOIN MEETING NOW

  • Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 02:00 PM
    Zoom

    Investigator Forum

    NACOLE invites you to our online forum for oversight investigators on the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

    These monthly one-hour meetings and will be facilitated by NACOLE Board member Jayson Wechter and other, veteran investigators.  They will be an opportunity for attendees to discuss common issues, share information about training, technology, online tools, and relevant resources. In addition, it provides an opportunity for investigators at agencies around the country to meet and network with professional colleagues.

    NACOLE members and employees of agencies holding organizational memberships are invited to participate.

    There is no need to pre-register for these events but do note that they are only open to the first 100 participants who join the online meeting.  Simply click the link below to join us at 2:00 p.m. EDT:

    JOIN MEETING NOW

  • Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 08:00 AM through October 17, 2024
    JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa

    2024 Annual NACOLE Conference


    Conference session proposals are currently under review.

    Selection notifications will be emailed on May 1, 2024.

    We anticipate registration opening on May 14, 2024.


    2024 Annual NACOLE Conference

    October 13 - 17, 2024

    JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa 
    Tucson, Arizona

     

    SAVE THE DATE!

    The 2024 Annual NACOLE Conference is scheduled to take place October 13 - 17, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona.

    Please make plans to join us for this milestone event--NACOLE's 30th annual conference.

    Details about conference registration, the full program, and other important information are forthcoming.

  • Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 02:00 PM
    Zoom

    Investigator Forum

    NACOLE invites you to our online forum for oversight investigators on the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

    These monthly one-hour meetings and will be facilitated by NACOLE Board member Jayson Wechter and other, veteran investigators.  They will be an opportunity for attendees to discuss common issues, share information about training, technology, online tools, and relevant resources. In addition, it provides an opportunity for investigators at agencies around the country to meet and network with professional colleagues.

    NACOLE members and employees of agencies holding organizational memberships are invited to participate.

    There is no need to pre-register for these events but do note that they are only open to the first 100 participants who join the online meeting.  Simply click the link below to join us at 2:00 p.m. EDT:

    JOIN MEETING NOW

  • Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 02:00 PM
    Zoom

    Investigator Forum

    NACOLE invites you to our online forum for oversight investigators on the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

    These monthly one-hour meetings and will be facilitated by NACOLE Board member Jayson Wechter and other, veteran investigators.  They will be an opportunity for attendees to discuss common issues, share information about training, technology, online tools, and relevant resources. In addition, it provides an opportunity for investigators at agencies around the country to meet and network with professional colleagues.

    NACOLE members and employees of agencies holding organizational memberships are invited to participate.

    There is no need to pre-register for these events but do note that they are only open to the first 100 participants who join the online meeting.  Simply click the link below to join us at 2:00 p.m. EDT:

    JOIN MEETING NOW