Vinton, VA · Roanoke County
Agency/Officer Complaint Form
The Agency/Officer Complaint Form lets people submit a complaint about an officer or the department to the Vinton Police Department for investigation.
What this form is
Use this form to make a complaint against an officer or the department for any reason. It asks for your contact information, incident date and time, location, personnel involved, witness details, injury information, and a description of the complaint. The form says officer complaints are forwarded to the Chief of Police for investigation, and that you will receive letters about receipt and the investigation outcome.
Who needs it
Anyone wishing to make a complaint about an officer or the Vinton Police Department can complete and submit this form.
How to submit it
Email the completed form to [email protected]. The form also says complaints can be made in person at the police department or written and mailed to the Chief of Police.
About notarization
No notary is required for this complaint form; its instructions request that you email the completed form and identify no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Agency/Officer Complaint Form.
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Complete The Form
Provide your contact information, incident details, personnel involved, witness information, injury information, and complaint description.
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Review Incident Details
Include the incident date, time, location, and any witness name and phone number requested by the form.
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Submit The Complaint
Email the completed form to [email protected], or make a complaint in person at the police department or in writing by mail to the Chief of Police.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Agency/Officer Complaint Form for?
- It is for making a complaint against an officer or the department for any reason. Officer complaints are forwarded to the Chief of Police for investigation.
- What information does the complaint form request?
- It requests your contact details, incident date and time, location, personnel involved, witness name and phone number, injury information, and a description of your complaint.
- Do I need a notary for the Agency/Officer Complaint Form?
- No. The form does not require notarization and identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Agency/Officer Complaint Form?
- Email the completed form to [email protected]. The form also says complaints can be made in person at the police department or written and mailed to the Chief of Police.