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Here’s how to share a compliment or file a complaint against a San Diego Police officer. We aim to simplify the process and inform you of potential filing barriers.
Share positive feedback or commend a San Diego Police officer or employee.
Report an issue with this link.
The San Diego Police Department offers an easy-to-use online form for filing complaints against officers or employees. Submit your complaint by clicking the button below.
Report an issue with this link.
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This civilian oversight agency collects police conduct reports about the San Diego Police Department. We recommend that community members file formal compliments or complaints with this office using the methods mentioned above.
Contact the Commission on Police Practices for additional information about how they collect and handle police conduct reports about the San Diego Police Department.
| Address: 525 B Street, 17th Floor – Suite 1725 |
| Phone: (619) 259-8542 |
| Website: Commission on Police Practices |
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 San Diego Police Department's community feedback features. These highlight your options and potential requirements for submitting complaints, compliments, and other feedback.
 | The Commission on Police Practices offers an easy online form for filing compliments and complaints about San Diego Police Department officers. |
| Download and print the Internal Affairs Office's PDF reporting form. |
| The Commission on Police Practices has a dedicated webpage detailing how to file a police conduct report. |
 | The San Diego Police Department homepage does not provide a clearly labeled link to information about filing a complaint. |
| The Commission on Police Practices accepts complaints that users file anonymously. |
| Community members can submit complaints without an in-person signature or notarization. |
| There is no time limit for filing a complaint with the Commission on Police Practices after a police incident. |
