Webinars

Past Webinar Recordings


In an effort to provide additional training and education to a larger audience of those working in and around civilian oversight of law enforcement, NACOLE provides webinar throughtout the year to the oversight community and beyond. Join us this year as we expand our series to include more events than ever before. Make sure to check the website often as we finalize details of additional webinars.

 

  • Monday, October 16, 2023 at 01:00 PM

    Group Stages & Dynamics

    Group Stages and Dynamics: What to Expect When Working on Boards and Commissions

    NACOLE invites you to learn about and discuss the process of group work on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. The effectiveness and performance of any group, including oversight boards and commissions, can be enhanced when members understand the stages of group development; the behaviors, feelings, and thoughts that characterize each stage; and what needs to happen to move forward.Tina Barr, Director of Training and Education, NACOLE

    Tina joined NACOLE in August 2023 as Director of Training and Education. Immediately before joining the NACOLE team, she was an assistant professor of social work whose research focused on issues related to wrongful conviction. Additionally, Tina has extensive experience working in social work, public health, training, and research capacities. Her previous involvement with oversight was as a member of a grassroots organization in Fayetteville, NC, that spearheaded efforts to establish an independent oversight entity in the city, and as a Human Rights Advocate with the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice, conducting investigations in response to grievances filed. Tina received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Rhetoric & Communications Studies from the University of Virginia, a Master of Social Work degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, and a PhD in Social Work from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

  • Thursday, October 19, 2023 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 and will be facilitated by NACOLE Board member Jayson Wechter and other, veteran investigators.  They will be an opportunity for attendees to discuss common issues, share information about training, technology, online tools, and relevant resources. In addition, it provides an opportunity for investigators at agencies around the country to meet and network with professional colleagues.

    NACOLE members and employees of agencies holding organizational memberships are invited to participate.

    There is no need to pre-register for these events but do note that they are 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:

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  • Monday, November 06, 2023 at 01:00 PM · 9 rsvps

    Social Media & Investigations

    Social Media and the World of Online Investigation

    On Monday, November 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. EDT, NACOLE will welcome Julie Graves, Seana Holland, and Amber Smith to discuss how oversight investigators can effectively use social media sites including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and NextDoor to identify and locate potential witnesses and find online postings (including photos and videos) of incidents they are investigating. 

     

    Julie Graves, Investigator, Virginia Indigent Defense Commission (VIDC)

     

     

     

    Seana Holland,Director of Investigations, Georgetown University School of Law

     

     

     

    Amber Smith, Investigative Specialist, Public Defender Service (Washington, D.C.)

     

  • Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 02:00 PM
    Zoom

    Investigator Forum

    NACOLE invites you to our online forum for oversight investigators which traditionally occurs on the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Due to the NACOLE Conference and holidays, November's meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

    This monthly one-hour meetings and will be facilitated by NACOLE Board member Jayson Wechter and other, veteran investigators.  They will be an opportunity for attendees to discuss common issues, share information about training, technology, online tools, and relevant resources. In addition, it provides an opportunity for investigators at agencies around the country to meet and network with professional colleagues.

    NACOLE members and employees of agencies holding organizational memberships are invited to participate.

    There is no need to pre-register for these events but do note that they are 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, December 28, 2023 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 and will be facilitated by NACOLE Board member Jayson Wechter and other, veteran investigators.  They will be an opportunity for attendees to discuss common issues, share information about training, technology, online tools, and relevant resources. In addition, it provides an opportunity for investigators at agencies around the country to meet and network with professional colleagues.

    NACOLE members and employees of agencies holding organizational memberships are invited to participate.

    There is no need to pre-register for these events but do note that they are 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