St. Joseph, MI · Berrien County
Citizen Complaint Form
St. Joseph residents use this form to report alleged improper, unnecessary, or inappropriate conduct by a Department of Public Safety employee.
What this form is
The Citizen Complaint Form lets a person report conduct, behavior, or actions by a St. Joseph Department of Public Safety employee that they consider improper, unnecessary, or inappropriate. The form asks for the complainant’s contact and identification details, information about the employee and any witnesses, incident details, and a written summary. The city says the department will contact the filer about the complaint and investigation status.
Who needs it
Anyone reporting alleged improper, unnecessary, or inappropriate conduct by a St. Joseph Department of Public Safety employee can complete this 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 and dated without a notary; the person filing the form signs and dates it, and the receiving employee also signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the St. Joseph Citizen Complaint Form PDF.
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Complete The Form
Print clearly and provide your contact details, incident information, and a detailed summary of the complaint.
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Gather Additional Information
Include employee or witness details if known, and attach additional paper if needed for your summary.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed form to the city department named on it; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the St. Joseph Citizen Complaint Form for?
- It is used to report conduct, behavior, or actions by a Department of Public Safety employee that the filer considers improper, unnecessary, or inappropriate.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for the filer’s contact and identification details, the employee and witnesses if known, the incident’s date, time, and location, and a written complaint summary.
- Do I need a notary for the Citizen Complaint Form?
- No. The person filing the form signs and dates it, and the receiving employee also signs and dates it; neither signature requires a notary.
- How do I submit the Citizen Complaint Form?
- The form does not specify submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
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This Citizen Complaint Form doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.