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Here’s how to share a compliment or file a complaint against a San Francisco Police officer. We aim to simplify the process and inform you of potential filing barriers.
Share positive feedback or commend a San Francisco Police officer or employee.
Report an issue with this link.
The San Francisco 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 Francisco Police Department. We recommend that community members file formal compliments or complaints with this office using the methods mentioned above.
Contact the Department of Police Accountability for additional information about how they collect and handle police conduct reports about the San Francisco Police Department.
| Address: 1 South Van Ness Ave 8th Floor |
| Phone: (415) 241-7711 |
| Website: Department of Police Accountability |
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 Francisco Police Department's community feedback features. These highlight your options and potential requirements for submitting complaints, compliments, and other feedback.
 | The Department of Police Accountability offers an easy online form for filing compliments and complaints about San Francisco Police Department officers. |
| Download and print the Department of Police Accountability's PDF reporting form. |
| The Department of Police Accountability has a dedicated webpage detailing how to file a police conduct report. |
| The San Francisco Police Department homepage provides a clearly labeled link to information about filing a complaint. |
| The Department of Police Accountability 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 Department of Police Accountability after a police incident. |
