File a Complaint The Office of Office of Police Complaints provides a variety of ways to make a complaint. With any of the methods below, you must complete and sign a complaint form in order for us to pursue the matter. By phone Toll- free hotline By fax In person At a police station It is critical that you file your complaint as soon as possible so that photographs can be taken and medical records obtained quickly. A complaint must be received by the Office of Police Complaints within 45 days of the date of the incident. To download and print a copy of the form, select Citizen Complaint Form*. Include as much of the following information as possible: The day, time, and exact location of the incident The officer’s name, badge number, and physical description Witnesses’ names, addresses, and telephone numbers Vehicle or license numbers for any vehicles involved in the incident Any other evidence available, including copies of traffic tickets, police reports, photographs, and medical records (If you have injuries, describe their nature and extent.) * This document is presented in Portable Document Format (PDF) and a PDF reader is required for viewing. Download a PDF reader or learn more about PDFs.