How to File a Compliment or Complaint about the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office (MN)

Filing Your Compliment or Complaint

This department offers a user-friendly online submission form. You can access it directly through the buttons below.

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Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Internal Affairs Unit Information

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

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

Reporting Access Features for the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office

Below is a summary of the reporting access features available for the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. These features highlight the available options and potential requirements for submitting your feedback.

Online Submission Form

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

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 Hennepin 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 Filing Deadlines

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

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office

How to File a Compliment or Complaint about the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office