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2. Investigation/Complaint Form

   You have the right to make a complaint against a police officer(s) for any improper police conduct. California Law requires this agency to have a procedure to investigate complaints of community members. You have a right to a written description of this procedure. Following an investigation, this agency may find that there is not enough evidence to warrant action on your complaint. However, even if that is the case, you have the right to make the complaint and to have it investigated if you believe an officer or staff member behaved improperly. Civilian complaints and any reports or findings related to complaints must be retained by this agency for at least five years.

4. First Name:*
5. Middle Initial
6. Last Name*
8. Personal Phone Number:*
9. Work Phone Number:
11. Address:*
12. City*
13. Zip Code:*
15. Email Address:
17. Location of Occurence/Incident:*
18. Date:*
    Date:
19. Time:*
    Time:
21. Incident Number (if available):
23. Was the complaint a result of:*

    1. Field Interview
    2. Investigation

    1. Arrest
    2. Citation/Ticket

    1. Traffic Stop
    2. Radio Call

    1. Other: Explain below
25. Other:
27. Do you know the name(s), badge number(s), or description of officer(s) involved?
29. Brief description of the incident:*
31. Were there any witnesses to the incident? If so, please include their names and contact information:
33. Do you have any of the following:

    1. Photographs
    2. Videos
    3. Documents
    4. Citation/Ticket
    5. Other
34. Upload Attachments (if any):
36. Upload Attachments (If any):
37. Upload Attachments (if any):
39. By typing your name below, you hereby affirm that the information you entered is true and complete to the best of your knowledge and belief.*
41. Procedure

    After you submit this form, a representative from the La Mesa PD will contact you to ask for more details on the incident.

    The La Mesa PD will review every complaint.  The Community Police Oversight Board will determine if an audit by the Independent Police Auditor is necessary.  If the auditor conducts an audit, the Oversight Board may make recommendations to the Chief of Police.  If the Chief of Police determines that an employee violated department policies or procedures, appropriate corrective action is taken. The Chief of Police’s review will also include looking for ways to improve policies, procedures, training, and service.

    You will receive written notification of the findings of any formal complaint. The possible findings are:

    • Unfounded - The alleged act did not occur.
    • Not Sustained - The investigation produced insufficient evidence.
    • Exonerated - The alleged act occurred, but was justified.
    • Sustained - The accused employee committed all or part of the alleged conduct.

    If the complaint is sustained, meaning there was a policy violation, the Chief of Police will determine whether the employee will be disciplined and/or receive additional training. Discipline may include: reprimand, suspension, demotion or termination. State law does not allow the release of the specific action taken against a public safety employee.

    Although we cannot guarantee you will be satisfied with the results of the investigation, we do guarantee that your complaint will be investigated thoroughly and fairly.

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43. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
44. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

45. Submit

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