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
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.
Thomas Whetstone, Ed.M., Ph.D., CPO
