Copperas Cove, TX · Coryell County
Citizen Complaint Form
This four-page form lets a person file a complaint about a Copperas Cove Police Department employee, including an officer, animal control employee, or code compliance employee.
- 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 describe an alleged incident involving a Copperas Cove Police Department employee and provide information about yourself, witnesses, and the employee, if known. The complaint form includes a sworn statement and a notary block; the department says completed forms may be mailed or dropped off at the Police Department. The department investigates complaints and informs complainants of investigation updates and results.
Who needs it
A person making a complaint about a Copperas Cove Police Department employee, including an officer, animal control employee, or code compliance employee, can use this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a jurat stating the complaint was subscribed and sworn before the notary; the complainant signs the statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Citizen Complaint Form from the Copperas Cove Police Department.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Complete the complaint details and sworn statement. Leave the signature for your notary appointment.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the complaint statement during the online notarization.
- 5
Submit To The City
Mail or drop off the completed form at the Copperas Cove Police Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Copperas Cove. 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 get the citizen complaint form notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book an online appointment. Sign the sworn statement during a video session with a commissioned online notary, and submit the completed form to the Police Department.
- Do I need to sign the complaint before the notary?
- Yes. The form includes a statement that it was subscribed and sworn before a notary. Sign that statement in the notary’s presence during your appointment.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. A commissioned online notary can notarize the sworn statement by video.
- Where do I submit the notarized complaint?
- The form says to return it to the Copperas Cove Police Department at 302 East Avenue E, Copperas Cove, Texas 76522. It may be mailed or dropped off; confirm with the city if unsure.
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