Rock Falls, IL · Whiteside County

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Citizen Complaint Form

Rock Falls residents can use this form to report alleged misconduct or concerns about service provided by the Rock Falls Police Department.

What this form is

The Citizen Complaint Form lets a person describe an incident involving the Rock Falls Police Department, including its date, time, location, witnesses, and officers involved. The department accepts complaints about its service and members’ conduct; complaints may be made in person to supervisory staff, by phone, or in writing. The form also provides space for an incident description and an optional signature, and extra pages may be attached.

Who needs it

Anyone wishing to report alleged misconduct or concerns about service provided by the Rock Falls Police Department can use this form.

How to submit it

The document says complaints may be submitted in person to supervisory staff, by phone, or in writing. The department address and phone number appear on the form.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the complainant’s signature and date are optional, and no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Form

    Download the Citizen Complaint Form to describe a concern about Rock Falls Police Department service or conduct.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Provide the incident details and description. Complainant information and the signature are optional.

  3. 3

    Gather Extra Pages

    Attach extra pages if you need more space for the incident description.

  4. 4

    Submit the Complaint

    Submit the complaint in person to supervisory staff, by phone, or in writing, as described in the document.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Citizen Complaint Form ask for?
It asks for optional complainant contact information, incident details, witnesses, officers involved, and a description of the incident. Extra pages may be attached if more space is needed.
How do I submit a citizen complaint?
The document says complaints may be submitted in person to supervisory staff, by phone, or in writing. The department address and phone number are printed on the form.
Can I make a complaint anonymously?
Yes. The document says complaints can be made anonymously, but notes that an investigation may be hampered if information is missing or follow-up is not possible.
Do I need a notary for the Citizen Complaint Form?
No. The document has no notary block; the complainant’s signature and date are optional, and no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.

Need something notarized?

This Citizen Complaint Form doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.