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

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RECENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

NACOLE Welcomes John Alden and Bonycle Sokunbi to the Board of Directors

TOn October 16, 2024, the NACOLE membership elected John Alden and Bonycle Sokunbi to serve three-year terms. They will join the dedicated team of individuals to serve not only the membership but the civilian oversight community as a whole.  Thank you to all the candidates who declared their candidacy and were willing to serve.  The membership also adopted seven bylaw amendments.  More information about those changes ad the NACOLE election process can be found HERE.

President Biden Signs Federal Prison Oversight Act into Law

The National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) applauds new legislation signed into law by President Biden on July 25, 2025.  The Federal Prison Oversight Act establishes new, independent oversight of the Federal Bureau of Prisons that will create the needed change in the federal prison system that has been plagued by systemic policy failures, corruption, and abuse. NACOLE recognizes that the need for  strong legislation such as the Federal Prison Oversight Act is long overdue and we stand ready to support those tasked with implementing effective, sustainable oversight of the federal prison system with the principles for effective oversight at the forefront.  This includes, but is not limited to, the need for adequate funding and resources.

 

 

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    Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 01:00 PM

    2024 NACOLE Webinar Series (November)

    The Importance of a Discipline Matrix in Policing & Civilian Oversight

    On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. ET, NACOLE will welcome Heather Cook and Dr. Richard Rosenthal to discuss the opportunities and challenges faced in trying to ensure fair and consistent police discipline that satisfies community expectations and supports effective and Constitutional policing. They will discuss their experiences in creating and sustaining discipline matrixes in New York City and Denver, and provide guidance on best practices for creating and implementing discipline matrixes to improve police behavior and culture going into the future.

    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 only registrants for three months.

     

      Heather Cook
      Assistant General Counsel and Deputy Chief of Investigations
      New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board



       Richard Rosenthal, Ph.D.
       Independent Police Auditor
       City of Pasadena, California

     


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

    Registration Deadline: November 18, 2024, 1:00 p.m. ET

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