Cheney, WA · Spokane County
Complaints by Members of the Public
Cheney residents and other members of the public use this form to report alleged misconduct by a Cheney Police Department employee.
What this form is
Use this form to make a complaint about a Cheney Police Department employee. The department says complaints should preferably be made in person and in writing, and should first go to the involved employee’s first-line supervisor; the form also allows complaints by phone or letter. It asks for complainant and witness details, incident information, and a signed declaration under penalty of perjury.
Who needs it
A member of the public who wants to report alleged misconduct by a Cheney Police Department employee can use this form.
How to submit it
Complaints should preferably be made in person and in writing to the involved employee’s first-line supervisor. If that supervisor is unavailable or circumstances warrant, lodge the complaint with another police supervisor or manager; complaints may also be made by phone or letter.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct, then signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Complaints by Members of the Public PDF.
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Complete The Form
Provide your contact details, occurrence information, witness details, involved employee information, and incident description.
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Add Any Extra Pages
Attach additional pages if needed to describe the incident or conduct.
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Submit Your Complaint
Preferably submit it in person and in writing to the involved employee’s first-line supervisor; phone or letter complaints are also allowed.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Complaints by Members of the Public form?
- No. The form has no notary block; the signer makes a declaration under penalty of perjury and signs and dates it.
- How do I submit a Cheney police complaint?
- The form says complaints should preferably be made in person and in writing to the involved employee’s first-line supervisor. You may also complain by phone or letter, or contact another police supervisor or manager if needed.
- What information does the complaint form ask for?
- It asks for complainant and witness details, information about the occurrence and involved police employee, and a description of the incident or conduct.
- Can I request confidentiality?
- The form says you may elect to have your identity remain confidential to the general public.