RECENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Registration for the 2026 Annual NACOLE Conference Opening in May
Registration for the 2026 Annual Conference willl open soon. Check back soon for more information and a chance to register for this year's conference. Read more...
NACOLE Demands Transparency, a Careful, Thorough, and Independent Investigation, and Accountability
Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) repeated use of deadly force, resulting in the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, demands transparency, a careful, thorough, and independent investigation, and accountability. Instead of meaningfully and honestly responding to the public’s justified concerns, officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies have, without evidence or investigation, characterized Mr. Pretti and Ms. Good as “domestic terrorists,” provided justifications for the uses of deadly force that are inconsistent with the publicly available videos, and deflected responsibility away from federal immigration enforcement personnel, tactics, and actions. Read more...
NACOLE Calls for Independent Investigation Following ICE Use of Deadly Force
The National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) calls for an independent investigation of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)’s use deadly force in Minnesota that resulted in the tragic death of Renee Good. Any use of deadly force by law enforcement demands the highest level of independent scrutiny. Transparency, accountability, and public trust require that investigations into such incidents be conducted by entities that are fully independent from the agency involved. Read more...
Message from Newly Elected NACOLE President, Flo Finkle
It’s an honor to commence my two-year term as NACOLE’s president. I look forward to working with all of you, my colleagues on the board of directors, and NACOLE’s executive director and staff members to continue expanding NACOLE’s educational programming, training, and membership engagement and support. Read more...
Response to Executive Order Undermining Police Accountability and Transparency
President Trump's recent Executive Order titled “Strengthening and Unleashing America’s Law Enforcement to Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens,” marks a significant and troubling shift away from transparency, accountability, and constitutional policing—principles that are central to NACOLE's mission and the broader civilian oversight movement. Read more...
