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, September 22, 2026 at 01:00 PM
Jail & Prison Oversight Quarterly Forum
Topic: TBD
Please join NACOLE on September 22, 2026, at 10 - 11 am PDT/1 - 2 pm EDT for our next quarterly online virtual forum for jail and prison oversight (JPO).
A description of the brief forum presentation is forthcoming.The presentation will be followed by Q&A and open discussion facilitated by Amarik Singh, Chair of the NACOLE Jail and Prison Oversight Committee, and Inspector General of the California Office of the Inspector General.
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 Amarik Singh.
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Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Investigator Forum
NACOLE invites you to our online forum for oversight investigators on the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. ET.
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. ET:
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Sunday, November 08, 2026 at 09:00 AM through November 12, 2026
2026 Annual NACOLE Conference CFP
NOW ACCEPTING SESSION PROPOSALS
2026 Annual NACOLE Conference:
Protecting Rights, Fighting for Accountability
The 32nd Annual NACOLE Conference will take place at the Marriott Louisville Downtown in Louisville, KY, November 8 – 12, 2026.
Details about conference registration, the full program, and other important information are forthcoming.
NOW ACCEPTING SESSION PROPOSALS
NACOLE is now accepting session proposals in one of three formats: single presenter, panel (2 to 4 presenters), and fireside chat.
For more information and to submit a proposal, click the link below.
Click here to download a pdf version of the proposal submission process.
Please note, the proposal submission deadline is April 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EDT.
Extensions will not be granted.
Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Investigator Forum
NACOLE invites you to our online forum for oversight investigators on the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. ET.
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. ET:
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Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Investigator Forum
NACOLE invites you to our online forum for oversight investigators on the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. ET.
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. ET:
JOIN MEETING NOW