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Here’s how to share a compliment or file a complaint against an Orange County Sheriff's deputy. 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 Orange County Sheriff's Office deputy or employee.
Submit your complaint against a Orange County Sheriff's Office deputy or employee.
Alternatively, you can download the department's PDF form. Refer to the instructions below or contact the Orange 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
This civilian oversight agency collects police conduct reports about the Orange County Sheriff's Office. We recommend that community members file formal compliments or complaints with this office using the methods mentioned above.
Contact the Office of Independent Review for additional information about how they collect and handle police conduct reports about the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
| Address: 601 N. Ross St 2nd Floor |
| Phone: (714) 834-2392 |
| Website: Office of Independent Review |
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 Orange County Sheriff's Office's community feedback features. These highlight your options and potential requirements for submitting complaints, compliments, and other feedback.
 | The Orange County Sheriff's Office does not yet offer an online submission form to file compliments and complaints. Sheriff's Office Staffers: Schedule a demo
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 | Download and print the Internal Affairs Office's PDF reporting form. |
| The Office of Independent Review has a dedicated webpage detailing how to file a police conduct report. |
| The Orange County Sheriff's Office homepage does not provide a clearly labeled link to information about filing a complaint. |
 | Caution: The Internal Affairs Office 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 Office of Independent Review after a police incident. |
