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IOLERO Newsletter February 2025
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement chiefs are leading the way in reassuring our community about federal immigration enforcement. The recently stated clearly their commitment to honoring state laws keeping local law enforcement out of immigration enforcement, such as the California Values Act, the TRUTH Act, and the TRUST Act.
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IOLERO Newsletter February 2025
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement chiefs are leading the way in reassuring our community about federal immigration enforcement. The recently stated clearly their commitment to honoring state laws keeping local law enforcement out of immigration enforcement, such as the California Values Act, the TRUTH Act, and the TRUST Act.
The Press Democrat reports "How a sexting case involving a deputy led the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office to revamp its internal investigation system"
"Deputy Jordan Puleo found out he was under investigation and deleted some of the texts from his county issued phone, leading to procedural changes that have been lauded by the county’s law enforcement watchdog."
IOLERO Newsletter December 16, 2024
IOLERO has partnered with Sonoma State University on a Community Policing project to better understand the perspectives of Sonoma County residents and the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office regarding community-oriented policing practices. We're excited to announce the launch of the Community Oriented Policing survey! We need your help to maximize participation.
Press Releases
County Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach invites public to goal-setting workshop
The Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach’s Community Advisory Council is inviting the public to participate in a February 24 strategic planning workshop. The purpose of the public meeting is to set priorities for the year.
County Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach releases annual report
The Sonoma County Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach this year audited 27 cases involving complaints against the Sheriff’s Office, according to IOLERO’s annual report that was released today and reviewed by the Board of Supervisors. Those cases included two officer-involved shootings, two in-custody deaths, and three cases involving canine use of force.
County Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach, Sheriff and Unions clarify investigative powers
The County of Sonoma and two labor groups representing county law enforcement employees today announced the finalization of an agreement to strengthen law enforcement oversight in the county. The County and the Associations came together in a mutual effort to implement the voters’ will, ensure that IOLERO’s expanded authority represented smart and effective law enforcement oversight, and treat the associations’ members fairly.