Here’s how to share a compliment or file a complaint against an Akron Police officer. We aim to simplify the process and inform you of potential filing barriers.
NOTICE: This department doesn't currently offer website feedback forms. To encourage them to adopt a more accessible online filing system, please send them a pre-formatted email using one of the buttons below.
Share positive feedback or commend a Akron Police Department officer or employee.
Submit your complaint against a Akron Police Department officer or employee.
Alternatively, you can download the department's PDF form. Refer to the instructions below or contact the Akron Police to learn about your filing options.
Report an issue with this link.
Police Department Staffers: Ready to move beyond basic community feedback forms? Schedule a demo
This civilian oversight agency collects police conduct reports about the Akron Police Department. We recommend that community members file formal compliments or complaints with this office using the methods mentioned above.
Contact the Office of the Independent Police Auditor (OIPA) for additional information about how they collect and handle police conduct reports about the Akron Police Department.
| Address: 172 S Broadway St Suite 207 |
| Phone: (330) 375-2705 |
| Website: Office of the Independent Police Auditor (OIPA) |
A civilian oversight agency is an independent body that reviews, investigates, or audits the activities of law enforcement agencies. These agencies focus on handling community members' complaints and work to ensure police transparency. They also provide an alternative way for citizens to report issues, helping to build trust between the community and the police.
Below is a summary of the Akron Police Department's community feedback features. These highlight your options and potential requirements for submitting complaints, compliments, and other feedback.
 | The Akron Police Department does not yet offer an online submission form to file compliments and complaints. Police Department Staffers: Schedule a demo
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 | Download and print the Office of the Independent Police Auditor (OIPA)'s PDF reporting form. |
| The Office of the Independent Police Auditor (OIPA) has a dedicated webpage detailing how to file a police conduct report. |
| The Akron Police Department homepage does not provide a clearly labeled link to information about filing a complaint. |
| The Office of the Independent Police Auditor (OIPA) accepts complaints that users file anonymously. |
| Community members can submit complaints without an in-person signature or notarization. |
| There is no time limit for filing a complaint with the Office of the Independent Police Auditor (OIPA) after a police incident. |
