Southlake, TX · Tarrant County
Department of Public Safety Employee Complaint Form
This form lets people submit a written complaint about a Southlake Police Department employee, provide incident details, and swear that their statements are true and correct.
- 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 give the Southlake Police Department details about a complaint, including the people involved, witnesses, and incident information. The department instructs complainants to complete and mail the form to Internal Affairs/Professional Standards; complaints must be in writing and signed before disciplinary action can be taken. The form also asks the complainant to certify the statements as true and correct under penalty of perjury.
Who needs it
A person submitting a written complaint about a Southlake Police Department employee should complete the form, provide the requested incident details, and sign it.
Why it needs a notary
The final page has a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me jurat; the complainant signs and swears that the statements are true and correct before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Department of Public Safety Employee Complaint Form from the City of Southlake.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter your information, witness details, incident information, and complaint details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the form’s jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to your statements during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Mail the completed form to Southlake Police Department’s Internal Affairs/Professional Standards Sergeant.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Southlake. 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 employee complaint form notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to your statements during the video session, and follow the city’s instructions to mail the completed form.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- The form includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me jurat on its final page. The complainant signs and swears that the statements are true and correct before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this Southlake form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. The form does not specify online notarization; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Where do I send the completed complaint form?
- The form directs written complaints to Southlake Police Department, Attention: Internal Affairs/Professional Standards Sergeant, 600 State Street, Southlake, TX 76092.
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