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 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...
Congratulations to Newly-elected 2026 Board Members
Thanks to all of the candidates who ran for a seat on the NACOLE Board of Directors. NACOLE appreciates your commitment to the association, and your contributions to civilian oversight. Congratulations to the following individuals who were elected:
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Florence Finkle, New York, NY (President)
- George Perezvelez, Berkely, CA (Vice President)
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Yojaira Alvarez, New York, NY (Member-at-Large)
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Bart Logue, Spokane, WA (Member-at-Large)
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Jayson Wechter, San Francisco, CA (Member-at-Large)
And, congratulations to Amarik Singh for her recent appointment to the NACOLE Board. She will serve for the remainder of the term previously held by George Perezvelez, who was elected Vice President during the 2025 Annual Conference. She will also serve as the Chair of the Jail and Prisons Oversight Committee in 2026.
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...
