Shelton, CT · Fairfield County
Civilian Police Complaint Report
The Shelton Police Department Civilian Complaint Report lets a person file a complaint about an incident or employee with the department and provide supporting details and witness information.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this form to report an incident involving the Shelton Police Department, identify the employee complained about if known, answer questions about safety and possible recordings, and describe what happened. The complainant signs a statement that the answers are true and accurate to their knowledge. The completed report should be given to a police supervisor or sent to the department’s Internal Affairs Unit; department staff complete the receiving information.
Who needs it
Anyone submitting a civilian complaint about an incident or Shelton Police Department employee can use this report to provide their account and contact information.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block for the complainant to appear before the undersigned officer and acknowledge truthfully executing the instrument; sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Report
Get the Shelton Police Department Civilian Complaint Report from the city’s form page.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the incident and contact details, answer the questions, and describe what happened. Attach supporting documentation or additional pages if needed.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have the completed form ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions to sign and complete the acknowledgment during your online session.
- 5
Submit to the Department
Give the report to a police supervisor or send it to the Shelton Police Department Internal Affairs Unit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Shelton. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the completed civilian complaint report?
- Give the completed form to a police supervisor or send it to the Shelton Police Department Internal Affairs Unit at the address or email printed on the form.
- Do I need to sign the report in front of a notary?
- The report includes an acknowledgment for the complainant before an undersigned officer. For online notarization eligibility and submission details, confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
- Can I complete this form in Spanish?
- The PDF includes English and Spanish versions of the civilian complaint report, with prompts for complainant details, answers to questions, and an incident description.
- Can I notarize this form online?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b, effective October 1, 2023. Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-57 recognizes certain notarial acts performed outside Connecticut.
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