Atwater, CA · Merced County
Citizen’s Complaint
This form lets a person report alleged improper conduct by an Atwater police officer and provide details about the occurrence.
What this form is
The Citizen’s Complaint form records a complaint about an officer’s alleged improper conduct for the Atwater Police Department to investigate. It asks for the complainant’s contact and identifying information, the involved officer or employee, occurrence details, witnesses, and information about injury, property damage, photos, or corroborating reports. The form includes a notice about the complaint process and a signature and date line.
Who needs it
A person who wants to make a complaint about an Atwater police officer’s alleged improper conduct can complete this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the City of Atwater Police Department; check the city website for current contact details, since the form lists its address, email, and fax.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; the signer confirms reading the notice, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Citizen’s Complaint form from this page.
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Complete The Form
Fill in your details, occurrence information, witnesses, and available information about injury, damage, photos, or reports.
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Gather Report Copies
If you identify corroborating reports, attach copies to the form.
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Submit To The Police Department
Submit the completed form to the Atwater Police Department; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Citizen’s Complaint form ask for?
- It asks for complainant and involved officer or employee details, information about the occurrence, witnesses, and any injury, property damage, photos, or corroborating reports.
- Do I need a notary for the Citizen’s Complaint?
- No. The form is signed and dated without a notary. It does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Citizen’s Complaint?
- Submit it to the Atwater Police Department. The form lists the department’s address, email, and fax; check the city website for current contact details.