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. Based on the agreement, the Sonoma County Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach now will conduct, concurrently with the Sheriff’s Office, independent investigations of deputy-involved incidents that result in death.
The agreement between IOLERO and the Sonoma County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association and Sonoma County Law Enforcement Association permits IOLERO to conduct investigations concurrently with the Sheriff’s Office. Previously, the agency was required to delay the start of an investigation until the Sheriff’s Office completed its own investigation.
“Investigating critical incidents concurrently with the Sheriff’s Office will ensure that IOLERO investigations are truly independent,” said John Alden, director of IOLERO. “These types of independent investigations are what the community is seeking. We appreciate the cooperation of our partners in labor.”
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