Oakdale, CA · Stanislaus County

No notary required

Citizen Complaint Form

The Oakdale Police Department form lets people submit a complaint about department operations or employee conduct for investigation.

What this form is

Use this form to make a written complaint about the operation of the Oakdale Police Department or the conduct of its employees. It asks for your contact details, incident date, time and location, the involved employees’ names, and a description of what happened; the form also explains complaint outcomes and the department’s investigation process.

Who needs it

Anyone wishing to submit a written complaint about Oakdale Police Department operations or an employee’s conduct can use this form.

How to submit it

Mail or deliver the form to Oakdale Police Department, Office of the Chief of Police, 250 N. Third Avenue, Oakdale, CA 95361.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the complainant verifies the information and agrees to cooperate, and no notarized attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Citizen Complaint Form PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Complaint

    Provide your contact information and the incident date, time, location, involved employee names, and complaint details.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    Verify the information, sign and date the form, and include a parent or guardian signature if the complainant is under 18.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Police Department

    Mail or deliver the form to the Oakdale Police Department, Office of the Chief of Police, at the address printed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Oakdale Citizen Complaint Form used for?
It is used to submit a written complaint about the operation of the Oakdale Police Department or the conduct of its employees.
What information does the complaint form ask for?
It asks for complainant contact information and details about the incident, including when and where it occurred and the names of involved department employees.
How do I submit the Citizen Complaint Form?
Mail or deliver the completed form to Oakdale Police Department, Office of the Chief of Police, 250 N. Third Avenue, Oakdale, CA 95361.
Do I need a notary for the Citizen Complaint Form?
No. The complainant signs and dates the form and verifies the information; the document identifies no notarized attachment.

Need something notarized?

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