Newcomerstown, OH · Tuscarawas County
Citizen Complaint Form
Newcomerstown residents can use this form to report alleged misconduct by a Newcomerstown Police Department employee.
What this form is
The Citizen Complaint Form collects information for an investigation into a complaint about a Newcomerstown Police Department employee. It asks for the complainant’s name, contact and identifying information, a required summary of the allegations, and the complainant’s signature. The form says specific information is necessary for a prompt investigation and warns that making a false allegation is unlawful.
Who needs it
A person wishing to file a complaint about alleged misconduct by a Newcomerstown Police Department employee should complete this form.
How to submit it
Mail or drop off the completed form to the Newcomerstown Police Department. The form does not provide a mailing address or other submission details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it includes no notarized or sworn attachment, so the complainant simply signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Newcomerstown Police Department Citizen Complaint Form.
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Complete The Form
Enter your personal information and provide the required brief summary of the allegations.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the form. The document does not identify any attachments to gather.
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Submit To The Police Department
Mail or drop off the completed form to the Newcomerstown Police Department.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Citizen Complaint Form?
- No. The form is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment. The complainant simply signs and dates the form.
- How do I submit the Citizen Complaint Form?
- Mail or drop off the completed form to the Newcomerstown Police Department. The form does not list a mailing address or provide other submission details.
- What information does the Citizen Complaint Form ask for?
- It asks for the complainant’s name, date, address, phone number, date of birth, gender, race, and a required brief summary of the allegations. It also has a signature field.
- What does the form say about false allegations?
- The form warns that making a false report or allegation of police misconduct is unlawful in Ohio and cites Ohio Revised Code 2921.15, with stated penalties.