File a Complaint or Compliment about the Paterson Police Department (NJ)

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 Paterson Police Department officer or employee.

Submit your complaint against a Paterson Police Department officer or employee.

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

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Paterson Police Department Paterson Police Internal Affairs Information

This is the internal affairs office for the Paterson Police Department. They are responsible for collecting and investigating police conduct reports from the community.

Contact the Paterson Police Department for additional information about how they collect and handle police conduct reports.

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Community Feedback Features for the Paterson Police Department

Below is a summary of the Paterson Police Department's community feedback features. These highlight your options and potential requirements for submitting complaints, compliments, and other feedback.

Online Submission Form

The Paterson Police Department does not yet offer an online submission form to file compliments and complaints.

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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 Paterson Police Department homepage does not provide a clearly labeled link to information about filing a complaint.

Accepts Anonymous Police Conduct Reports

The Internal Affairs Office accepts complaints that users file anonymously.

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.

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How to Share a Compliment or File a Complaint: Paterson Police Officer Feedback Guide