Duck, NC · Dare County
Police Department Commendation and Complaint Form
Use this form to commend a Duck Police Department officer or staff member, or to submit a complaint or suggestion about the department.
What this form is
The form lets a person submit a commendation, complaint, or suggestion to the Duck Police Department. It asks for optional contact information, incident details, and a summary explaining who, what, when, where, and how; you may also identify witnesses or attach additional pages. The department accepts anonymous complaints, and the signer certifies that the information is complete and true to the best of their knowledge.
Who needs it
Anyone who wants to commend a Duck Police Department officer or staff member, or submit a complaint or suggestion, can use this form.
How to submit it
Submit it in person to the Duck Police Department at 1259 Duck Road during normal business hours, mail it to P.O. Box 8369, Duck, NC 27949, or email a copy to [email protected].
About notarization
This form is signed without a notary; no notarized or sworn attachment is identified, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Duck Police Department Commendation and Complaint Form.
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Complete the Form
Provide the incident details and summary, and include contact information if you want the department to contact you.
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Gather Additional Pages
Attach additional sheets or your own document if you need more space for the incident summary.
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Sign and Submit
Sign and date the form, then submit it in person, by mail, or by email using the contact details on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Police Commendation and Complaint Form?
- No. The form asks the signer to sign and date it, but it does not require a notary. No notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
- How do I submit the form?
- Submit it in person to the Duck Police Department at 1259 Duck Road during normal business hours, mail it to P.O. Box 8369, Duck, NC 27949, or email a copy to [email protected].
- Can I submit a complaint anonymously?
- Yes. The department accepts anonymous complaints. The form notes that providing more information can help the department investigate the complaint more thoroughly.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for optional contact details, incident location and date, the officer or employee involved if known, and a summary. You may identify witnesses or attach additional pages.
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This Police Department Commendation and Complaint Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Duck form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.