New Carrollton, MD · Prince George's County
Complaint Against Police Practices
This form lets a person report a complaint about police practices to the New Carrollton City Police Department, providing incident details, officer and witness information, and a description of what happened.
- 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
The Complaint Against Police Practices form collects the complainant’s contact details, information about the incident and officers involved, witness details, and the complainant’s account. The form states that its sworn section must be completed for complaints of excessive force or police brutality. The complainant signs that section before a notary, who completes the oath and notarial certificate. The form is addressed to the New Carrollton City Police Department.
Who needs it
A person submitting a police-practices complaint to the New Carrollton City Police Department can use this form to report the incident and identify involved officers or witnesses.
Why it needs a notary
For excessive-force or police-brutality complaints, the complainant signs the sworn declaration before a notary, who completes the oath and notarial certificate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Complaint Against Police Practices form from the New Carrollton City Police Department.
- 2
Fill Out the Complaint
Provide your contact information, incident details, known officer information, witness details, and account of what happened.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If reporting excessive force or police brutality, book a commissioned online notary for the sworn section.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn declaration during the online notarization session; the notary completes the oath and certificate.
- 5
Submit to the Department
Send the completed form to the New Carrollton City Police Department and confirm its submission instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from New Carrollton. 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 a police-practices complaint?
- Complete the form with your contact details, incident account, and any officer or witness information. The form is addressed to the New Carrollton City Police Department; contact the department about delivery.
- Do I need to notarize this complaint?
- The form says its sworn section must be completed for complaints of excessive force or police brutality. The complainant signs that declaration before a notary, who completes the oath and certificate.
- Can I sign the sworn section with an online notary?
- Maryland’s remote-notarization framework is based on the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts in State Government Article, Title 18. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm the department accepts the notarized form.
- Who should I contact if I am unsure about filing?
- The form lists the New Carrollton City Police Department and its address. For filing or jurisdiction questions, confirm with the county, city, or town if unsure.