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Alachua County Sheriff's Office

2621 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 367-4000
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How to Share a Compliment or File a Complaint: Alachua County Sheriff's Deputy Feedback Guide

Here’s how to share a compliment or file a complaint against an Alachua County Sheriff's deputy. We aim to simplify the process and inform you of potential filing barriers.

Share a Compliment for Outstanding Service

Share positive feedback or commend an Alachua County Sheriff's deputy or employee.

Send a Compliment

Report an issue with this link.

File a Complaint Against a Sheriff's Deputy

The Alachua County Sheriff's Office offers an easy-to-use online form for filing complaints against deputies or employees. Submit your complaint by clicking the button below.

File a Complaint

Report an issue with this link.

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Alachua County Sheriff's Office Internal Affairs Office Information

This is the internal affairs office for the Alachua County Sheriff's Office. They are responsible for collecting and investigating police conduct reports from the community.

Contact the Alachua County Sheriff's Office for additional information about how they collect and handle police conduct reports.

Contact Information
Address:
2621 SE Hawthorne Road
Gainesville, FL 32641
Phone: (352) 367-4000

Community Feedback Features for the Alachua County Sheriff's Office

Below is a summary of the Alachua County Sheriff's Office's community feedback features. These highlight your options and potential requirements for submitting complaints, compliments, and other feedback.

Online Submission Form

The Internal Affairs Office offers an easy online form for filing compliments and complaints about Alachua County Sheriff's Office deputies.

Dedicated Webpage for Filing Information

The Internal Affairs Office has a dedicated webpage detailing how to file a police conduct report.

Homepage Link to Conduct Reporting Information

The Alachua County Sheriff's Office homepage provides a clearly labeled link to information about filing a complaint.

Does Not Accept Anonymous Police Conduct Reports

Caution: The Internal Affairs Office does not accept anonymous police complaints.

Why do some departments not accept anonymous complaints?
Some police departments require complainants to identify themselves to ensure the complaint is genuine or to follow up on an investigation.

Many departments and oversight agencies, however, do accept anonymous complaints to encourage more people to provide feedback without fear of retaliation.

No In-Person Signature or Notary Required to File

Community members can submit complaints without an in-person signature or notarization.

No Filing Deadlines

There is no time limit for filing a complaint with the Internal Affairs Office after a police incident.