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Here’s how to share a compliment or file a complaint against a Gainesville 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 Gainesville Police Department officer or employee.
Submit your complaint against a Gainesville Police Department officer or employee.
Alternatively, you can download the department's PDF form. Refer to the instructions below or contact the Gainesville 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 Gainesville Police Department. We recommend that community members file formal compliments or complaints with this office using the methods mentioned above.
Contact the Police Advisory Council (PAC) for additional information about how they collect and handle police conduct reports about the Gainesville Police Department.
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| Website: Police Advisory Council (PAC) |
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 Gainesville Police Department's community feedback features. These highlight your options and potential requirements for submitting complaints, compliments, and other feedback.
 | The Gainesville 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 Internal Affairs Office's PDF reporting form. |
| The Internal Affairs Office has a dedicated webpage detailing how to file a police conduct report. |
| The Gainesville Police Department homepage does not provide a clearly labeled link to information about filing a complaint. |
 | Caution: The Police Advisory Council (PAC) does not accept anonymous police complaints.
Why do some departments not accept anonymous complaints? Many departments and oversight agencies, however, do accept anonymous complaints to encourage more people to provide feedback without fear of retaliation. |
| Community members can submit complaints without an in-person signature or notarization. |
| There is no time limit for filing a complaint with the Police Advisory Council (PAC) after a police incident. |
