Desert Hot Springs, CA · Riverside County
Civilian Complaint Form
Residents use this form to report alleged improper conduct by a police officer and provide information about the incident to the agency.
What this form is
Use this form to make a complaint about alleged improper police conduct. It asks for the reporting person’s contact details, information about others involved, incident date, time and location, witnesses, and a summary of the complaint. The form also includes a statement about the complaint process and signatures for the reporting person and, if the complainant is under 18, a parent or guardian.
Who needs it
A person who wants to report alleged improper conduct by a police officer can complete this form and provide details about the incident.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the reporting person signs and dates it, with a parent or guardian also signing if the complainant is under 18.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Civilian Complaint Form.
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Complete The Form
Provide the requested reporting-person, incident, witness, and complaint-summary information.
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Sign And Date
The reporting person signs and dates the form. A parent or guardian also signs if the complainant is under 18.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Civilian Complaint Form?
- No. The reporting person signs and dates the form; if the complainant is under 18, a parent or guardian also signs. No notary block is included.
- How do I submit the Civilian Complaint Form?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the Civilian Complaint Form ask for?
- It asks for contact information, details about people involved, the incident date, time and location, witness information, and a complaint summary.
Need something notarized?
This Civilian Complaint Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Desert Hot Springs form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.