Bethalto, IL · Madison County
Citizen Complaint
Bethalto residents can use this form to report concerns about a specific incident, police department employee, or procedure to the Bethalto Police Department.
What this form is
The form provides a way to report concerns about a specific incident, police department employee, or procedure for the Bethalto Police Department to review and investigate. It asks for the complainant’s contact information, incident details, involved officers and witnesses if known, and a description of the complaint. The complainant signs and dates the completed form.
Who needs it
A person who wants to report a concern about a specific incident, Bethalto Police Department employee, or department procedure should complete this form.
How to submit it
Seal the fully completed original form, once signed, in an envelope and deliver it immediately to the Bethalto Chief of Police at 213 N. Prairie Street, Bethalto, IL 62010.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the complainant signs and dates the form, and no notarized or sworn attachment or related step is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Complaint Form
Download the Bethalto Police Department Citizen Complaint PDF.
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Complete the Form
Provide your contact details, incident information, witness details if available, and a description of your complaint.
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Sign and Date
Read the statement on the form, then sign and date it.
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Seal and Deliver the Original
Seal the completed original in an envelope and deliver it immediately to the Bethalto Chief of Police at 213 N. Prairie Street.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Bethalto Citizen Complaint form for?
- It gives citizens a way to report concerns about a specific incident, police department employee, or procedure for the Bethalto Police Department to review.
- What information does the complaint form ask for?
- It asks for your contact details, incident date, time and location, involved officers if known, witnesses, and a description of the complaint.
- How do I submit the Bethalto Citizen Complaint form?
- Sign and complete the original form, seal it in an envelope, and deliver it immediately to the Bethalto Chief of Police at 213 N. Prairie Street, Bethalto, IL 62010.
- Do I need a notary for the Bethalto Citizen Complaint form?
- No. The complainant signs and dates the form; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.