Civilian Oversight Commission News & Updates

May 14, 2026: Civilian Oversight Commission May meeting Recap

At its May 11, 2026 meeting, the Civilian Oversight Commission received updates on the hiring of the County’s new Inspector General, approved draft bylaws, and discussed continued revisions to the draft Code of Conduct. The Commission also received an informational presentation on automated license plate readers and discussed possible future study of the issue.

May 6, 2026: Civilian Oversight Commission May Meeting Preview

At its May 11, 2026 meeting, the Commission will consider approving its Draft Bylaws and Code of Conduct and receive updates on Inspector General recruitment and Commission vacancies. The Commission will also receive an informational report on the Sheriff’s Office’s use of automated license plate readers and participate in a NACOLE training on the legal foundations of civilian oversight.

April 16, 2026: Civilian Oversight Commission April Meeting Recap.

At its April 13, 2026 meeting, the Civilian Oversight Commission approved prior meeting minutes, received updates on key initiatives including Inspector General recruitment and subcommittee work, and discussed a potential future review of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR). The Commission also participated in a NACOLE training on the history and models of civilian oversight.

April 8, 2026: Civilian Oversight Commission April Meeting Preview

At its April 13 meeting, the Civilian Oversight Commission will consider routine business, receive updates on key initiatives, discuss a potential review of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) use, and participate in a NACOLE training on civilian oversight.

March 12, 2026: Civilian Oversight Commission March Meeting Recap

At its March 9 meeting, the Civilian Oversight Commission approved prior minutes, received updates on Inspector General hiring and subcommittee work, and reviewed draft Community Outreach and Engagement and Training Curriculum plans. The Commission provided feedback on both drafts, which will be refined in collaboration with the incoming Inspector General and, where required, the Sheriff’s Office.

March 4, 2026: Civilian Oversight Commission March Meeting Preview

At their March 9th meeting, the Civilian Oversight Commission will receive subcommittee updates, discuss correspondence regarding Flock Safety automated license plate readers and the Inspector General hiring process, and review draft Community Outreach and Engagement and Commissioner Training plans.

February 12, 2026: Civilian Oversight Commission February Meeting Recap

At its February 9, 2026, meeting, the Civilian Oversight Commission approved prior meeting minutes, and approved, with minor edits, a letter inviting the Marin County Sheriff to present to the Commission regarding the Sheriff's Office Citizen Complaint Process. The Commission formally concluded the work of the Ad Hoc Inspector General Hiring Committee, and approved the formation of an Ad Hoc Compliance subcommittee, formally moving into Phase II of the Commissions workplan. 

February 5, 2026: Civilian Oversight Commission February Meeting Preview

At its February 9, 2026, meeting the Civilian Oversight Commission will vote to approve minutes from the January 22 meeting, consider closing the Ad Hoc Inspector General Hiring Subcommittee as having completed its work, and consider an initial step into Phase II of the COC workplan - Compliance Monitoring. 

January 27, 2026: Civilian Oversight Commission January Meeting Recap

At its January 22, 2026, meeting, the Civilian Oversight Commission approved prior meeting minutes, and received reports from the Inspector General Hiring and Training Curriculum ad hoc subcommittees. The Commission reviewed  draft bylaws developed by the Bylaws and Code of Conduct subcommittee and draft language for response emails and website language concerning public complaints developed by the Community Outreach and Engagement subcommittee. 

January 22, 2026: Civilian Oversight Commission January Meeting Preview

At its January 22, 2026, meeting the Civilian Oversight Commission will receive subcommittee reports on the recruitment of the County’s new Inspector General position and the development of the Commission’s Training Curriculum, as well as review draft bylaws, and proposed email response and website language drafted by ad hoc subcommittees.

December 18, 2025: Civilian Oversight Commission November Meeting Recap

At its December 9, 2025 meeting, the Civilian Oversight Commission approved prior meeting minutes, rescheduled its January meeting, discussed an informal approach to a potential name change, and received updates from its Ad Hoc Subcommittees on Inspector General hiring, training, community outreach, and bylaws.

December 5, 2025: Civilian Oversight Commission December Meeting Preview

At its December 9 meeting, the Civilian Oversight Commission will consider rescheduling its January meeting, review a draft ordinance and alternative approach related to a potential name change, and receive updates from its four ad hoc subcommittees.

November 21, 2025: Civilian Oversight Commission November Meeting Recap

The Civilian Oversight Commission met on November 17, receiving updates from its subcommittees and reviewing and approving its Workplan for the coming year. Read the full recap to learn more about the actions taken, materials shared, and next steps identified during the meeting.

November 12, 2025: Civilian Oversight Commission November Meeting Preview

The Civilian Oversight Commission will meet on November 17 to review subcommittee updates, consider meeting minutes, and consider a draft Workplan outlining priorities for the year ahead

October 24, 2025: Civilian Oversight Commission October Meeting Recap

At its October 20 meeting, the Civilian Oversight Commission received an update on the Inspector General recruitment, discussed development of its first Workplan, and voted to recommend a name change for the Commission. Highlights included formation of subcommittees to advance priority work areas, and a review of next steps in the Inspector General recruitment process.

October 15, 2025: Civilian Oversight Commission October Meeting Preview

At their October meeting, Commissioners will receive an update on the Inspector General recruitment, discuss development of a Commission Workplan, and consider recommending a name change for the Civilian Oversight Commission.

September 19, 2025: Civilian Oversight Commission September Meeting Recap

The Civilian Oversight Commission met on September 15, 2025, where it appointed new leadership, set its annual meeting schedule, received updates on the Inspector General recruitment, and began shaping its first-year workplan with a focus on community engagement and accountability.

September 10, 2025: Civilian Oversight Commission September Meeting Preview

The newly formed Civilian Oversight Commission is set to convene for its second meeting on Monday, September 15 at 6:00 pm. The in-person meeting is to take place in Suite 143D at the Marin County Civic Center.

August 29, 2025: Civilian Oversight Commission Holds Inaugural Meeting 

The newly formed Civilian Oversight Commission held its first public meeting on Monday, August 25, beginning its work to support and grow trust between the community and the Marin County Sheriff’s Office through openness, fairness, and accountability. 

August 19, 2025: Civilian Oversight Commission Makes Debut

Community members are invited to the Civilian Oversight Commission’s kickoff meeting at 10 AM Monday, August 25, 2025 in Suite 330 of the Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael.