Union, OH · Montgomery County
Formal Officer Complaint
This form lets a person report alleged misconduct by a City of Union police officer and provide incident details, allegations, and a sworn statement for department review.
- 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
Use this form to make a formal complaint about an officer’s conduct and provide details such as the incident date, location, people involved, and specific allegations. The complainant swears or affirms that the information is truthful, and the Police Department says complaints are reviewed and investigated. The form also describes legal consequences for knowingly making false statements or filing a false complaint.
Who needs it
Anyone who wants to submit a formal complaint about alleged misconduct by a City of Union police officer can complete this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me blocks for the complainant’s incident summary and formal complaint; the complainant signs before a notary or peace officer.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Complaint Form
Download the City of Union Formal Officer Complaint form and review its instructions and sworn statement sections.
- 2
Fill In the Complaint Details
Describe the incident, officer, witnesses, and specific allegations. Complete the incident summary and contact information you choose to provide.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the form’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the required sworn statement during the online notary session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit to the Police Department
Contact the Union Police Department to submit the completed complaint using an option listed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Union. 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 formal officer complaint in Union?
- Complete the form with incident details and allegations, then sign the sworn statement before a notary or peace officer. The form lists in-person, telephone, and online options for contacting or submitting a complaint to the Union Police Department.
- Do I need to sign the complaint before a notary?
- The form includes sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me blocks for the incident summary and formal officer complaint. It identifies a notary or peace officer as the person before whom the complainant signs.
- Can I complete the notarization online?
- Ohio law authorizes online notarization by a commissioned online notary (R.C. §§147.60–147.66). Ask the Union Police Department whether it accepts this form with an online notarization; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Can I file an anonymous complaint?
- The form says anonymous complaints will be accepted and reviewed to the extent possible under Ohio law and departmental policy. It also says providing contact information can assist with review and investigation.