Do I need a notary for the Public Compliment or Complaint Form?

No. The form has a signature and date line but no notary block. No notarized attachment or sworn step is mentioned; the signer just signs and dates it.

How do I submit the Public Compliment or Complaint Form?

Mail compliments to the Chief of Police and complaints to the Internal Affairs Bureau, both at Chatham Police Department, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037.

What information does the form ask for?

It asks for your contact information, details about the incident, employee identifiers, and a brief description of the event. It also asks you to identify the submission as a compliment or complaint.

Can I continue my description on another page?

Yes. The form says to continue on the other side if necessary.

Chatham, NY · Columbia County

No notary required

Public Compliment or Complaint Form

This form lets residents and visitors share a compliment or complaint about Chatham Police Department employees and describe the incident for the department.

What this form is

Use this form to tell the Chatham Police Department whether you are submitting a compliment or a complaint about an employee or incident. It asks for your contact information, incident details, employee identifiers, and a description of what happened. The form provides separate mailing destinations for compliments and complaints and includes spaces for your signature and date.

Who needs it

Residents or visitors who want to report a positive experience or concern involving Chatham Police Department employees can use this form.

How to submit it

Mail compliments to Chatham Police Department, Chief of Police, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. Mail complaints to the Internal Affairs Bureau at the same address.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; no notarized attachment or sworn step is mentioned, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Public Compliment or Complaint Form.
2
Complete The Form
Provide your contact information, incident details, and a brief description; identify it as a compliment or complaint.
3
Add More Details If Needed
Be as specific as possible about the employee and incident. Continue on the other side if necessary.
4
Sign And Mail The Form
Sign and date the form, then mail it to the listed Chief of Police address for compliments or Internal Affairs Bureau address for complaints.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Public Compliment or Complaint Form?: No. The form has a signature and date line but no notary block. No notarized attachment or sworn step is mentioned; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Public Compliment or Complaint Form?: Mail compliments to the Chief of Police and complaints to the Internal Affairs Bureau, both at Chatham Police Department, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037.
What information does the form ask for?: It asks for your contact information, details about the incident, employee identifiers, and a brief description of the event. It also asks you to identify the submission as a compliment or complaint.
Can I continue my description on another page?: Yes. The form says to continue on the other side if necessary.

Need something notarized?

This Public Compliment or Complaint Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Chatham form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.