Dickinson, TX · Galveston County
Police Citizen Complaint Form
This seven-page form lets a person with standing report concerns about Dickinson Police Department services or personnel and provide incident details, a narrative, witness information, and a sworn signature.
- 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 written complaint about a Dickinson Police Department service or an employee’s conduct. The form asks for your contact details, incident information, account of what happened, and any witnesses with direct knowledge. The instructions say to complete it with as much detail as possible, then bring it to the police station at 4000 Liggio and sign it in front of a notary.
Who needs it
A person with standing who wants the Dickinson Police Department to consider a written complaint about department services or personnel should complete this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an oath-style jurat stating the complainant swears the facts are true; the complainant signs before a notary, who completes the notarial block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Complaint Form
Download the Dickinson Police Department Citizen Complaint Form and review its instructions before completing it.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Provide complainant and incident details, explain what happened, and include witness information or attachments as needed.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary to witness your signature and administer the oath by video.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the complaint during the online notary session; do not sign beforehand.
- 5
Submit To The Police Department
Follow the form instructions to bring the completed complaint to the police station at 4000 Liggio.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dickinson. 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 complete and notarize this complaint form?
- Fill in the complainant and incident details, describe what happened, and add witness information if available. Book a commissioned online notary, sign during the video session, then follow the form’s instructions to bring it to the police station.
- Do I need a notary to file this complaint?
- Yes. The form instructs complainants to sign in front of a notary and includes an oath stating that the facts and attachments are true and correct. Ask the department about its submission procedure if you have questions.
- Can I sign the complaint with an online notary?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. A commissioned online notary can witness your signature and administer the oath by video; confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept the remotely notarized form.
- What information should I include in the complaint?
- The form requests your contact information, incident date, time and location, officer information, how the person was affected, your standing to complain, a narrative, and details for witnesses with direct knowledge.