Susanville, CA · Lassen County

No notary required

Citizen Complaint Process and Form

This form lets anyone report alleged improper conduct by a Susanville Police Department employee and provide details for the department’s investigation.

What this form is

Use this form to make a formal complaint about a Susanville Police Department employee; the document says concerns may also be raised by speaking with a supervisor. It asks for your contact information, incident details, involved employees, witnesses, and a written statement. The department says it investigates formal complaints and advises complainants of the outcome.

Who needs it

Anyone who wants to make a formal complaint about the conduct of a Susanville Police Department employee can use this form.

How to submit it

Deliver the completed form to the Susanville Police Department or mail it to 1801 Main St., Susanville, CA 96130. The document also says a complaint may be initiated through the department website.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the complainant signs and dates the complaint and the procedure statement, with no notarized or sworn attachment identified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Citizen Complaint Process and Form PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Provide your contact information, incident details, witness information, and a detailed statement; sign and date the complaint.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    The document does not specify required attachments; use additional paper for your statement if needed.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Police Department

    Deliver the form to the Susanville Police Department or mail it to 1801 Main St., Susanville, CA 96130.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Citizen Complaint Form?
No. The document provides signature and date lines for the complainant but does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Citizen Complaint Form?
Deliver it to the Susanville Police Department or mail it to 1801 Main St., Susanville, CA 96130. The document also mentions initiating a complaint through the department website.
What information does the complaint form request?
It asks for your contact details, incident date, time and location, involved employees, witness information, and a detailed statement.
What happens after the department receives a formal complaint?
The department says it assigns the complaint for investigation and advises the complainant of the outcome after the investigation is complete.

Need something notarized?

This Citizen Complaint Process and Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Susanville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.