Columbia, IL · Monroe County
Complaint Against Department Member
Columbia residents can use this form to file a complaint with the Columbia Police Department about a department member.
What this form is
This form lets a complainant report an incident involving a Columbia Police Department member. It asks for the complainant’s contact details, incident date and location, the name of the person complained about, any prior report, witness information, and a written summary of the occurrence. The form includes space for a continuation and the complainant’s signature.
Who needs it
A person who wants to report an incident involving a Columbia Police Department member can complete and submit this 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 signed without a notary; it includes no sworn or notarized attachment, and the complainant signs the form.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Complaint Against Department Member PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the requested complainant, incident, person complained about, prior report, and witness information, then summarize the occurrence.
- 3
Review And Sign
Review the complaint and sign the form.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the complaint form ask for?
- It asks for the complainant’s contact details, incident date and location, the person complained about, any prior report, witness information, and a summary of the occurrence.
- Do I need a notary for the Complaint Against Department Member?
- No. This document is signed without a notary, and it includes no sworn or notarized attachment; the complainant signs the form.
- How do I submit the complaint form?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Complaint Against Department Member doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.