Orland, CA · Glenn County
Citizen Formal Complaints Against Police Officers
This form lets Orland residents submit a written complaint about a police officer’s conduct or report commendable actions by department employees.
What this form is
Use this form to make a written report about a police officer or other department employee, including dissatisfaction with service or commendable actions. It asks for your contact details, information about the officer and incident, and a detailed account; the complaint form also includes a signed declaration under penalty of perjury. The Police Department says reports are investigated and reviewed.
Who needs it
Anyone wishing to submit a written complaint about an Orland police officer or department employee can complete this form.
How to submit it
The document says you may make a report in person at the Police Department or complete and mail the form. It does not provide a mailing address; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the complainant signs a declaration under penalty of perjury, and a parent or guardian also signs if the complainant is under 18.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Orland citizen complaint form.
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Complete The Form
Provide your contact details, information about the officer and incident, and a detailed account.
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Gather Any Attachments
Use the back of the form or attach additional sheets if needed to explain the events.
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Submit To The Police Department
Report in person at the Police Department or mail the completed form; check the city website for its mailing address.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Orland police complaint form?
- No. The form does not require a notary. The complainant signs a declaration under penalty of perjury; a parent or guardian also signs if the complainant is under 18.
- How do I submit the Orland police complaint form?
- The document says you may report in person at the Police Department or complete and mail the form. It does not provide a mailing address, so check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the complaint form ask for?
- It asks for your name and contact information, the officer’s name and identifying details, the incident location and date, and a detailed account of what happened.
- Can someone under 18 submit a complaint?
- Yes. The document says a person under 18 may complain and includes a signature line for a parent or guardian.