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 Division Commander.
3. If no Division Commander is available your complaint will be directed to a Sergeant.
6. For complaints that occur during other than routine business hours, you should contact the appropriate Division Commander on the next regular business day.
7. If you do not want to wait, you may file your complaint with the Shift Supervisor (Sergeant).
8. You will be asked to fill out and sign an Allegation/Inquiry form.
9. Your complaint may be audio and or videotape 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 Division Commander. The Division Commanders are Captain Steve Rogers for Patrol Operations, and Captain Cliff Rowland for Support Services.
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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