Buckeye Lake, OH · Licking County
Officer Complaint/Commendation Form
Residents use this form to submit a complaint about a Buckeye Lake police officer or commend an officer for their conduct.
What this form is
The form lets a person submit either a complaint or a commendation about a Buckeye Lake police officer. Complete all requested information, including your contact details, the officer’s name or badge number, and incident details; the instructions say incomplete submissions may be denied. The village says accepted complaints go to the appropriate investigatory authority, while commendations go to the Chief of Police for consideration.
Who needs it
Anyone submitting a complaint about a Buckeye Lake police officer or a commendation for an officer should complete this form.
How to submit it
Turn in the completed form at the Buckeye Lake Police Department, 5200 Walnut Road, Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the instructions say notarization is not required for a commendation, and no separate notarized attachment is described.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Officer Complaint/Commendation Form from the Village of Buckeye Lake’s electronic resources.
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Complete the Form
Choose complaint or commendation, then provide the requested contact information, officer details, and incident details. Type or handwrite the form.
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Check Your Information
Complete all requested information; the instructions say incomplete submissions may be denied.
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Submit to the Police Department
Turn in the completed form at the Buckeye Lake Police Department, 5200 Walnut Road, Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Officer Complaint/Commendation Form used for?
- Use it to submit a complaint about a Buckeye Lake police officer or to commend an officer. The form asks for contact information, the officer’s name or badge number, and incident details.
- Who should complete this form?
- Anyone submitting a complaint or commendation about a Buckeye Lake police officer should complete the form in its entirety. The instructions say missing requested information may result in denial.
- How do I submit the Officer Complaint/Commendation Form?
- Turn in the completed form at the Buckeye Lake Police Department, 5200 Walnut Road, Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008. The form may be typed or handwritten.
- Do I need a notary for the Officer Complaint/Commendation Form?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; its instructions specifically say notarization is not required for a commendation, and no separate notarized attachment is described.