Wadley, GA · Jefferson County
Citizen Complaint Procedures
This document explains how to make a complaint to the Wadley Police Department and includes a form for reporting an incident involving an officer or employee.
What this form is
The document explains how to file a complaint, how the Wadley Police Department investigates it, and how the complaint is resolved. The included form asks for the incident date and time, complainant contact information, details of what occurred, and the officer or employee’s name or description and alleged conduct. A supplemental page provides more space if needed.
Who needs it
A person wishing to report an incident involving a Wadley Police Department officer or employee can use the included complaint form.
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 completed without a notary; it contains no notarized or sworn attachment, and the form does not ask the complainant to sign or date it.
How to submit this form
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Get the Complaint Form
Contact the Wadley Police Department to request a Citizen Complaint Form. The procedures say you may request that it be mailed to you.
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Complete the Form
Provide the incident date and time, your contact information, a description of what occurred, and details about the officer or employee.
- 3
Add More Details If Needed
Use the supplemental page included with the document if you need more space to describe what happened.
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Contact the Department
The document does not specify where to return the completed form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Wadley citizen complaint form ask for?
- It asks for the incident date and time, your name and contact details, what happened, and the officer or employee’s name or physical description and alleged conduct.
- Do I need a notary for the Wadley citizen complaint form?
- No. The document does not include a notary block or mention a sworn attachment; it also does not ask the complainant to sign or date the form.
- How do I submit a complaint to the Wadley Police Department?
- The document says to contact the Police Department to request a Citizen Complaint Form. It does not specify where to return the completed form, so check the city website for current contact details.
- Can I make a complaint without filling out the form?
- Yes. The procedures say a supervisor can take your complaint by phone. Anonymous complaints will also be investigated, though resolving them may be difficult without direct contact.