Citrus Heights, CA · Sacramento County
Civilian Complaint Form
This form lets a person report alleged misconduct by a Citrus Heights Police Department employee and provide information about the incident and witnesses.
What this form is
Use this form to submit a complaint about the actions of a Citrus Heights Police Department employee. It asks for the reporting party’s contact and identifying information, incident details, witness information, and the name or identifying details of the department member involved. You may attach additional sheets as needed; the form also explains the complaint process and how the department will provide notice of the disposition.
Who needs it
A person wishing to complain about alleged misconduct by a Citrus Heights Police Department employee can use this form, including someone filing anonymously.
How to submit it
The form says complaints may be made in person, by mail, or by telephone. Mail completed forms to the Citrus Heights Police Department, Attn: Professional Standards and Training Unit, 6315 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the complainant may sign and date the acknowledgment, but the form says a complaint can be filed without signing it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Civilian Complaint Form to provide information about an alleged incident involving a department employee.
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Complete The Form
Enter the requested reporting party, incident, witness, and department member information. The form says you may file without completing or signing it.
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Gather Attachments
Attach additional sheets as needed to describe the events that led to the complaint.
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Submit The Complaint
Submit in person, by mail, or by telephone. Mail completed forms to the department's Professional Standards and Training Unit at the address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Civilian Complaint Form?
- No. This form has no notary requirement. It includes a complainant signature and date line, but says you may file a complaint without completing or signing the form.
- How do I submit the Civilian Complaint Form?
- The form says complaints may be made in person, by mail, or by telephone. Mail a completed form to the Citrus Heights Police Department, Attn: Professional Standards and Training Unit, 6315 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621.
- What information does the form request?
- It asks for reporting party information, incident date, time and location, witness details, and information about the department member involved. You may attach additional sheets as needed.
- Can I file a complaint anonymously?
- Yes. The form says complaints may be made anonymously. It also says that if a complaint is made by telephone or mail, a copy will be mailed to you if you provide an address.
Need something notarized?
This Civilian Complaint Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Citrus Heights form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.