Training & Education

To further its mission, NACOLE works to bring together the growing community of civilian oversight practitioners, law enforcement officials, journalists, elected officials, students, community members, and others to meet and exchange information and ideas about issues facing civilian oversight and law enforcement.  In addition to it's annual conference, NACOLE conducts regional training and networking events, and gathers academics and scholars from different fields to discuss and encourage multi-disciplinary work on police oversight, and encourage relationships between civilian oversight practitioners, police professionals, and scholars.

  • Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 01:00 PM

    Jail & Prison Oversight Quarterly Forum

    Save the Dates: The 2025 forums will take place on February 18, May 20, August 19, and November 6, 1:00 – 2:00 pm (Eastern Time)

    NACOLE invites you to our next quarterly online virtual forum for jail and prison oversight (JPO) on February 18 1:00 – 2:00 pm (Eastern Time)

    The first JPO forum of the year will focus on deaths in custody. A representative of the Office of the Corrections Ombuds of Washington State will give a brief presentation on their recent report on unexpected fatalities. This will be followed by discussion on best practices, gaps, and how we can learn from one another. Noah Barth, NACOLE member and Prison Monitoring Director for the Pennsylvania Prison Society, will facilitate.

    Forum attendees are encouraged to bring specific questions and resources related to the topic as this is an opportunity to exchange insight and suggestions with the JPO community. If you would like to submit a question or a resource in advance, please email [email protected], with attention to Noah Barth.

    NACOLE members and employees of agencies holding organizational memberships are invited to participate. Registration is not required; however, please note that the capacity for the forum is 100 participants.

    To join the forum, simply click the link at the respective time: JOIN MEETING NOW

  • Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 02:00 PM
    Zoom

    Investigator Forum

    NACOLE invites you to our online forum for oversight investigators on the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

    These monthly one-hour meetings, facilitated by NACOLE Board member and veteran investigator Jayson Wechter, are an opportunity to share information about resources, training, technology and online tools. They’re an open conversation where investigators can seek advice; discuss challenges, frustrations, and successes; and meet and network with professional colleagues around the U.S.

    At each monthly meeting, Jayson shares information about useful websites for oversight investigators. A list of these websites can be found  HERE.
     
    If there’s a question or a subject you’d like to see discussed at an upcoming meeting, please email [email protected].

    NACOLE members and employees of agencies holding organizational memberships are invited to participate. There is no need to register for the forum, but please note that it is only open to the first 100 participants who join the online meeting. Simply click the link below to join us at 2:00 p.m. EDT:

    JOIN MEETING NOW

  • Friday, February 21, 2025 at 02:00 PM

    2025 NACOLE Webinar Series (February)

    Digital Video Evidence: Identifying Technical Challenges and Limitations 

    On Friday, February 21, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. EST, NACOLE will welcome Casey Yunko to discuss the importance of proper training for anyone tasked with reviewing and/or processing multimedia evidence for investigative purposes. The webinar is designed for non-experts navigating the complexities of digital video evidence. For a full description, click the "register" button below.

    Casey Yunko, Sr. Tech Support Engineer (Axon Investigate/Third-Party Video), Axon
    Casey Yunko is a Certified Forensic Video Technician who joined the AXON team with twenty years of experience in video and multimedia. He spent six years as a Criminalist specializing in forensic video examination at the Denver Police Department Crime Laboratory in Denver, Colorado. During that time he performed well over 1300 video evidence extractions and examinations for investigations ranging from simple criminal mischief and auto theft to homicide, robbery, and all other major crimes investigations.

     

    For more information and to register, click the "register" button below. 

    Registration Deadline: February 20, 2025, 2:00 p.m. EST

  • Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 02:00 PM
    Zoom

    Investigator Forum

    NACOLE invites you to our online forum for oversight investigators on the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

    These monthly one-hour meetings, facilitated by NACOLE Board member and veteran investigator Jayson Wechter, are an opportunity to share information about resources, training, technology and online tools. They’re an open conversation where investigators can seek advice; discuss challenges, frustrations, and successes; and meet and network with professional colleagues around the U.S.

    At each monthly meeting, Jayson shares information about useful websites for oversight investigators. A list of these websites can be found  HERE.
     
    If there’s a question or a subject you’d like to see discussed at an upcoming meeting, please email [email protected].

    NACOLE members and employees of agencies holding organizational memberships are invited to participate. There is no need to register for the forum, but please note that it is only open to the first 100 participants who join the online meeting. Simply click the link below to join us at 2:00 p.m. EDT:

    JOIN MEETING NOW

  • Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 02:00 PM
    Zoom

    Investigator Forum

    NACOLE invites you to our online forum for oversight investigators on the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

    These monthly one-hour meetings, facilitated by NACOLE Board member and veteran investigator Jayson Wechter, are an opportunity to share information about resources, training, technology and online tools. They’re an open conversation where investigators can seek advice; discuss challenges, frustrations, and successes; and meet and network with professional colleagues around the U.S.

    At each monthly meeting, Jayson shares information about useful websites for oversight investigators. A list of these websites can be found  HERE.
     
    If there’s a question or a subject you’d like to see discussed at an upcoming meeting, please email [email protected].

    NACOLE members and employees of agencies holding organizational memberships are invited to participate. There is no need to register for the forum, but please note that it is only open to the first 100 participants who join the online meeting. Simply click the link below to join us at 2:00 p.m. EDT:

    JOIN MEETING NOW

  • Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 02:00 PM
    Zoom

    Investigator Forum

    NACOLE invites you to our online forum for oversight investigators on the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

    These monthly one-hour meetings, facilitated by NACOLE Board member and veteran investigator Jayson Wechter, are an opportunity to share information about resources, training, technology and online tools. They’re an open conversation where investigators can seek advice; discuss challenges, frustrations, and successes; and meet and network with professional colleagues around the U.S.

    At each monthly meeting, Jayson shares information about useful websites for oversight investigators. A list of these websites can be found  HERE.
     
    If there’s a question or a subject you’d like to see discussed at an upcoming meeting, please email [email protected].

    NACOLE members and employees of agencies holding organizational memberships are invited to participate. There is no need to register for the forum, but please note that it is only open to the first 100 participants who join the online meeting. Simply click the link below to join us at 2:00 p.m. EDT:

    JOIN MEETING NOW

  • Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 01:00 PM

    Jail & Prison Oversight Quarterly Forum

    NACOLE invites you to our quarterly online virtual forum for jail and prison oversight (JPO). The 2025 forums will take place on February 18, May 20, August 19, and November 6, 1:00 – 2:00 pm (Eastern Time). Noah Barth, NACOLE member and Prison Monitoring Director for the Pennsylvania Prison Society, will facilitate the forums.

    The quarterly forum is an opportunity for those involved with JPO to virtually meet and network, and to discuss common issues and share information about training, technology, tools, and relevant resources. Forum attendees are encouraged to bring specific questions and resources related to JPO to the forum, as it is an opportunity to receive insight and suggestions from the collective community. If you would like to submit a question or a resource in advance, please email [email protected], with attention to Noah Barth.

    NACOLE members and employees of agencies holding organizational memberships are invited to participate. Registration is not required; however, please note that the capacity for the forum is 100 participants.

    To join the forum, simply click the link at the respective time: JOIN MEETING NOW

  • Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 02:00 PM
    Zoom

    Investigator Forum

    NACOLE invites you to our online forum for oversight investigators on the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

    These monthly one-hour meetings, facilitated by NACOLE Board member and veteran investigator Jayson Wechter, are an opportunity to share information about resources, training, technology and online tools. They’re an open conversation where investigators can seek advice; discuss challenges, frustrations, and successes; and meet and network with professional colleagues around the U.S.

    At each monthly meeting, Jayson shares information about useful websites for oversight investigators. A list of these websites can be found  HERE.
     
    If there’s a question or a subject you’d like to see discussed at an upcoming meeting, please email [email protected].

    NACOLE members and employees of agencies holding organizational memberships are invited to participate. There is no need to register for the forum, but please note that it is only open to the first 100 participants who join the online meeting. Simply click the link below to join us at 2:00 p.m. EDT:

    JOIN MEETING NOW

  • Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 02:00 PM
    Zoom

    Investigator Forum

    NACOLE invites you to our online forum for oversight investigators on the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

    These monthly one-hour meetings, facilitated by NACOLE Board member and veteran investigator Jayson Wechter, are an opportunity to share information about resources, training, technology and online tools. They’re an open conversation where investigators can seek advice; discuss challenges, frustrations, and successes; and meet and network with professional colleagues around the U.S.

    At each monthly meeting, Jayson shares information about useful websites for oversight investigators. A list of these websites can be found  HERE.
     
    If there’s a question or a subject you’d like to see discussed at an upcoming meeting, please email [email protected].

    NACOLE members and employees of agencies holding organizational memberships are invited to participate. There is no need to register for the forum, but please note that it is only open to the first 100 participants who join the online meeting. Simply click the link below to join us at 2:00 p.m. EDT:

    JOIN MEETING NOW

  • Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 01:00 PM

    Jail & Prison Oversight Quarterly Forum

    NACOLE invites you to our quarterly online virtual forum for jail and prison oversight (JPO). The 2025 forums will take place on February 18, May 20, August 19, and November 6, 1:00 – 2:00 pm (Eastern Time). Noah Barth, NACOLE member and Prison Monitoring Director for the Pennsylvania Prison Society, will facilitate the forums.

    The quarterly forum is an opportunity for those involved with JPO to virtually meet and network, and to discuss common issues and share information about training, technology, tools, and relevant resources. Forum attendees are encouraged to bring specific questions and resources related to JPO to the forum, as it is an opportunity to receive insight and suggestions from the collective community. If you would like to submit a question or a resource in advance, please email [email protected], with attention to Noah Barth.

    NACOLE members and employees of agencies holding organizational memberships are invited to participate. Registration is not required; however, please note that the capacity for the forum is 100 participants.

    To join the forum, simply click the link at the respective time: JOIN MEETING NOW