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Cook County Sheriff's Office

3026 S. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 603-6444
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How to Share a Compliment or File a Complaint: Cook County Sheriff's Deputy Feedback Guide

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

Filing Your Compliment or Complaint

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 Cook County Sheriff's Office deputy or employee.

Send a Compliment


Submit your complaint against a Cook County Sheriff's Office deputy or employee.

File a Complaint


Alternatively, you can download the department's PDF form. Refer to the instructions below or contact the Cook County Sheriff's to learn about your filing options.

Report an issue with this link.

Sheriff's Office Staffers: Ready to move beyond basic community feedback forms? Schedule a demo with Sivil to learn about our next-generation case management solutions.

Cook County Sheriff's Office, Office of Professional Review Information

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

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

Contact Information
No address was found in our research.
Phone: (773) 674-7580

Community Feedback Features for the Cook County Sheriff's Office

Below is a summary of the Cook 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 Cook County Sheriff's Office does not yet offer an online submission form to file compliments and complaints.

Sheriff's Office Staffers: Schedule a demo with Sivil to learn about our next-generation case management solutions.

PDF Police Conduct Reporting Form

Download and print the Internal Affairs Office's PDF reporting form.

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 Cook County Sheriff's Office homepage does not provide 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.