We consider ourselves accountable to the public. If
you wish to make a complaint concerning an employee's conduct,
please follow the complaint process described below.
1. Complaints may be made by coming to the office, contacting an
officer in the field, or telephoning the police station.
2. During normal working hours (Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
your complaint will be directed to a District Commander.
3. If no District Commander is available your complaint will be
directed to an Investigator.
4. If no Investigator is available your complaint will be directed
to any Command Staff Officer.
5. If no Command Staff Officer is available your complaint will be
directed to the Shift Supervisor.
6. Other than routine business hours, you should contact the
appropriate District Commander on the next regular business day.
7. If you do not want to wait, you may file your complaint with the
Shift Supervisor.
8. You will be asked to fill out an Allegation/Inquiry form.
9. Your complaint may be tape recorded.
10. A copy of your complaint will be sent to the Chief of Police and
an investigator will be assigned to investigate your allegation.
11. You will receive a written letter acknowledging the receipt of
your complaint and a time frame for the investigation will be
outlined.
12. If the investigation is going to exceed 14 days, you will
receive a letter with a new time frame given.
13. At the conclusion of the investigation of your complaint you
will receive a letter explaining our findings.
14. Any questions concerning this process should be directed to the
appropriate District Commander. A list of district commanders can be
found HERE.
WARNING:
Intentional allegations of false charges may result in criminal
prosecution.
The Ohio Revised Code provides severe criminal penalties for making
a false statement of material fact. Penalties can include
prosecution under Oho Revised Code Sections 2921.13 and/or 2921.15.
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