Atascadero, CA · San Luis Obispo County
Police Personnel Complaint Form
Atascadero residents can use this form to report alleged misconduct or improper job performance by a Police Department employee.
What this form is
Use this form to make a formal complaint about alleged misconduct or improper job performance by an Atascadero Police Department employee. The form asks for incident details, complainant and witness information, involved employees, and a specific description of the alleged misconduct. You may use additional pages; the document explains that a supervisor can assist with completing the form if further investigation is requested or warranted.
Who needs it
Anyone wishing to submit a formal complaint about alleged misconduct or improper job performance by an Atascadero Police Department employee can use this form.
How to submit it
You may submit the completed form to the Watch Commander or take it with you and mail it to the Department later. The document does not provide a mailing address.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form asks you to confirm that you have read and understand the statement.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Atascadero Police Personnel Complaint Form.
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Complete The Form
Provide incident details, complainant and witness information, involved employee details, and a specific description of the alleged misconduct.
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Add Supporting Pages
Use additional pages if needed to describe the alleged misconduct.
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Submit To The Department
Submit the completed form to the Watch Commander, or take it with you and mail it to the Department later.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Atascadero personnel complaint form?
- No. The form is signed and dated without a notary; it asks you to confirm that you have read and understand the statement.
- How do I submit the personnel complaint form?
- Submit the completed form to the Watch Commander, or take it with you and mail it to the Department later. The document does not list a mailing address.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for incident details, your contact information, witness and involved employee information, and a specific description of the alleged misconduct. You may use additional pages.
- Can I make a complaint without completing this form?
- Yes. The document says completing the form is not mandatory. You may speak with a supervisor, who can assist with the form if further investigation is requested or warranted.