The National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) is a non-profit organization that brings together individuals and agencies working to establish or improve oversight of police officers in the United States. NACOLE is committed to fair and professional law enforcement that is responsive to community needs. NACOLE, established in 1995, is incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland. The organization has an elected board of directors, which is composed of individuals in the field of citizen oversight of the police. The board manages the organization pursuant to a set of by-laws. NACOLE organizes an annual training conference; provides technical assistance and advice to jurisdictions that are considering the creation or revitalization of oversight; identifies good practices; encourages networking, communication and information-sharing; and furnishes information to government officials and community representatives that will support their advocacy of oversight in their states, counties, cities and towns.