Citizen complaint form
VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT CITIZEN COMPLAINT FORM If assistance is needed in completing this form, please ask any available police officer. Did any officer advised you of your right to file a complaint? YES NO If yes, please include the officer(s)’ name or badge number(s) if known. Did any officer attempt to discourage you from filing this complaint? YES NO If yes, please describe and please include the officer(s)’ name or badge number(s) if known. Complainant Information Name (optional) Physical Address Mailing Address Email Address Contact Telephone Number(s) Preferred Contact Time Incident Information Location of Incident Date of Incident Time of Incident Nature of Complaint (Please give a brief description of what occurred) Witness Information Name of Witness (if known) or Description of Witness (if name is unknown) Address of Witness Telephone Number Relationship to Complainant Identity of Police Officer/Civilian Employee Name of Police Officer/Civilian Employee (if known) or Description of Police Officer/Civilian Employee (if name is unknown) Badge/PDN Number Vehicle Oper …
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VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT CITIZEN COMPLAINT FORM If assistance is needed in completing this form, please ask any available police officer. Did any officer advised you of your right to file a complaint? YES NO If yes, please include the officer(s)’ name or badge number(s) if known. Did any officer attempt to discourage you from filing this complaint? YES NO If yes, please describe and please include the officer(s)’ name or badge number(s) if known. Complainant Information Name (optional) Physical Address Mailing Address Email Address Contact Telephone Number(s) Preferred Contact Time Incident Information Location of Incident Date of Incident Time of Incident Nature of Complaint (Please give a brief description of what occurred) Witness Information Name of Witness (if known) or Description of Witness (if name is unknown) Address of Witness Telephone Number Relationship to Complainant Identity of Police Officer/Civilian Employee Name of Police Officer/Civilian Employee (if known) or Description of Police Officer/Civilian Employee (if name is unknown) Badge/PDN Number Vehicle Operated See reverse side for Complaint Form Guidelines Complainant’s Signature (Optional): Date: CCN#: Reporting Supervisor's Name and PDN#: Reporting Officer’s/ Agent’s Name & PDN #: Zone (Section receiving this report): Date and Time of this Report: Internal Affairs # (if applicable) Internal Affairs Section Only Reviewer (Print Name & Signature) Date: Date Received by Internal Affairs: VIPD Form#2010CCF-1 CITIZEN COMPLAINT FORM Complaint Form Guide This form is to assist a Citizen in filing a complaint against any Virgin Islands Police Department Employee. It has been designed to minimize your contact with Police Department Personnel, if that is your desire. Each complaint will receive an identifying number, the “control” number listed on the top right of the form. You may fill out the form and deliver it to a Zone and receive a control number immediately. Additionally you may deposit it in one of the boxes at the Police Stations, or you may mail the form to either of the following addresses: Internal Affairs Bureau Internal Affairs Bureau Virgin Islands Police Department Virgin Islands Police Department Alexander Farrelly Justice Complex #45 Mars Hill St. Thomas, V.I. 00802 Frederiksted, VI 00840 Phone: 340-774-2452 Phone: 340-778-3066 Fax: 340-774-7020 Fax: 340-778-0470 Email: internal.affairs@vipd.gov.vi Email: internal.affairs@vipd.gov.vi You do not have to put your name on the form, but if you wish to receive your Control number you must leave some information so that an Internal Affairs Investigator can reach you. You may also speak to a supervisor and make a verbal complaint, the supervisor will then take the necessary information and give you a control number and contact numbers for the Internal Affairs Bureau. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Complaint Procedure 1. Police Department employees shall provide assistance to citizens who want to file a complaint against any Police Department employee, police procedure or policy of this Department. This includes but is not limited to: a. Calling a Supervisor to a scene to document a complaint; b. Explaining the Department’s complaint procedure; c. Providing referrals to individuals and/or locations where such complaints can be made in person; or d. Explaining alternative means for filing complaints, such as by phone or mail. 2. Complaints may be received by supervisory members of the Police Department either in person, over the phone, email, or in writing and may be filed anonymously or by using this complaint form. 3. The Supervisor will explain to the Complainant the complaint investigation process. If appropriate, the supervisor may explain the procedures which may have precipitated the complaint. 4. The Complainant shall receive a copy of the complaint as filed with the Department and shall be asked to verify by signature if it is a complete and accurate account. If the Complainant elects not to sign, this fact shall be documented and the investigation will proceed. 5. IAB may assume concurrent or sole authority for the investigation upon notification of the supervisor or commander, IAB may also recommend that the investigation be completed by the Command. 6. Should an investigation at any time reveal evidence of criminal conduct, all information shall be forwarded to the Commissioner and IAB as soon as possible.