Urgent Priorities to Further Our Reform Efforts
The field of oversight of law enforcement has grown significantly in the last few years. With it, the needs of practitioners and communities looking to establish civilian oversight have also grown; the current national outcry for police reform has accelerated that growth rapidly. NACOLE is working hard to meet the demand but money is often a limiting factor. With your help, we could increase our capacity for outreach, advocacy, and education. We want to strengthen and expand oversight throughout the country, and give those tasked with doing this challenging and essential work the support and professional development they need to be strong, effective community-change agents. Your donation will directly support NACOLE’s top 3 priorities:
1. Advocacy for civilian oversight
2. Training of oversight professionals
3. Defining and defending oversight with state-of-the-field research and data
RECENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 29th Annual NACOLE Conference
The 29th Annual Conference is scheduled to take place November 12-16, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. This year's event will bring together experts from the United States and around the world to discuss ways in which we can assess oversight systems, implement effective practices, and build better oversight. Sessions will focus on the momentum of the last three years, speakers will share information on strengthening the work of police, jail, and prison oversight, and particpants will be able to share innovations in oversight and law enforcement that will push civilian oversight forward in this continued era of reform. Read More
NACOLE Urges Governor Lee to Veto SB 591
NACOLE has recently send a letter to Governor Lee of Tennessee urging him to veto SB 591. The bill, sent to the Governor for signature on May 9, 2023, will abolish existing community oversight mechanisms and undermine local authority and the will of the people within these communities who overwhelmingly support strong, independent, and effective civilian oversight of law enforcement. Read More
NACOLE is Hiring!
NACOLE is currently seeking a Director of Training to oversee the development and delivery of all training and technical assistance programs. The Director will be responsible for the content development, programming, and speaker acquisition associated with conferences, webinars, symposia, and other special training events for a wide range of audiences. Read More
NACOLE Hires Inaugural Executive Director
We are proud to announce that Cameron (Camme) McEllhiney has been selected as the organization’s inaugural Executive Director. We are confident that under her leadership and passion for the work, the organization’s success and impact in fulfilling its mission and vision will continue to grow and flourish. Read More