Do you want to help create a more fair and just policing and public safety system?
The King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) represents the interests of the public in its efforts to hold the King County Sheriff’s Office accountable for providing fair and just police services. Learn more about OLEO: www.kingcounty.gov/OLEO.
- OLEO is looking for community members who want to serve as advocates for the interests of the diverse communities across King County.
If you are interested in equity, social justice, community organizing, or working collaboratively to improve how the King County Sheriff’s Office operates, then consider joining the Community Advisory Committee for Law Enforcement Oversight (CACLEO).
Examples of what CACLEO members do:
- Learn about how people experience policing by the Sheriff’s Office and advise on priorities for change.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders to recommend specific ways to improve Sheriff’s Office practices, policies, service, and operations to better address community needs.
- Serve as resources in the community and help ensure community feedback informs OLEO’s work, the Sheriff, and King County Council.
- Build awareness about ways to address or file complaints of police misconduct.
- Advise on issues of equity and social justice within police practices and support community-led work to fuel positive change in the public safety system.
Who can serve on CACLEO?
CACLEO members must live in and reflect the diversity of communities served by the King County Sheriff’s Office. Current openings and soon to be vacant positions on CACLEO include multiple positions for people living in:
- Unincorporated areas of King County, visit this site to find out if you live in an unincorporated area: https://kingcounty.gov/depts/local-services.aspx
- Sheriff’s Office contract service jurisdictions: Carnation, Sammamish, Skykomish, Woodinville, Beaux Arts Village, Covington, Maple Valley, Muckleshoot Tribe, Newcastle, Burien, SeaTac, Kenmore, Shoreline.
Application process: Applications are being accepted now, click “Respond” and email OLEO@kingcounty.gov to find out more.
What qualifications do you need to serve on CACLEO?
OLEO welcomes people of all backgrounds, our staff will provide orientation, training, and support to ensure those interested can learn how to have an impact and feel prepared to serve.
CACLEO is looking for people who:
- Are committed to King County’s Equity and Social Justice principles.
- Are interested in working collaboratively with other community members, policymakers, elected officials, and members of law enforcement on ways to improve police services.
- Have relevant lived, volunteer, or professional experience.
- If you have experience related to police or the justice system, community organizing or advocacy, human services, community leadership, legal services, public policy, community engagement, systemic change, trauma-informed or restorative practices, or other relevant areas, we want to hear from you.
What’s the commitment?
CACLEO members are appointed to a three-year term and may seek one additional reappointment. Members spend approximately six to eight hours per month on CACLEO work, including a two-hour monthly meeting (hybrid options available).