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P:/PD Forms & Labels/Administrative Forms MPD 20.22 Rev 6/19 MONUMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT 645 Beacon Lite Road Monument, CO 80132 [PHONE REDACTED] Fax: [PHONE REDACTED] www.townofmonument.org Citizen Complaint In order to maintain public trust and confidence, it is absolutely necessary that our conduct meets the highest ethical standards of the law enforcement profession. It shall therefore be the policy of the Monument Police Department to openly encourage any person with a complaint regarding service levels, or the actions of our employees, to bring that complaint to the attention of the Department. It shall further be the policy of the Department that such complaints shall be received in a courteous and professional manner, appropriately documented, and investigated. No member of the Department will discourage any person from expressing a complaint against the Department or its personnel, nor will any member of the Department commit any act of retribution against a person for bringing forth a complaint. INVOLVED OFFICER/EMPLOYEE INFORMATION Employee’s Name: [ ] Police Officer [ ] Records Specialist [ ] Other COMPLAINT INFORMATION WHO IS MAKING THE COMPLAINT? What is the nature of your complaint? Date and Time of Incident: Location of the Incident: We would like to be able to know and contact the person who is making the complaint about one of our employees. However, you may remain anonymous, but this will inhibit our ability to investigate the complaint. Name: Address: Phone: ---PAGE BREAK--- P:/PD Forms & Labels/Administrative Forms MPD 20.22 Rev 6/19 MONUMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT 645 Beacon Lite Road Monument, CO 80132 [PHONE REDACTED] Fax: [PHONE REDACTED] www.townofmonument.org It is the standard practice of the Monument Police Department to conduct comprehensive and thorough investigations into any allegation of misconduct or substandard service. Complaints will be accepted in person, over the telephone, or in writing. Anonymous complaints or complaints from individuals, who wish their names to be held in confidence, will also be accepted for investigation. Complaints shall be filed within 30 calendar days of the occurrence. Complaints presented later than 30 days may be accepted or rejected at the discretion of the Chief of Police. The notification of the complainant is an integral part of a complete investigation. However, it should be emphasized that only the final disposition will be released. The discipline imposed, if any, must be regarded as confidential personnel information. You have the right to make a complaint against a police officer or police employee for any improper conduct. This agency may find after investigation that there is not enough evidence to warrant action on your complaint; even if that is the case, you have the right to make the complaint and have it investigated if you believe any officer or member of the police department behaved improperly. Complaints, and any reports or findings relating to complaints must be retained by this agency for at least five years. It is against the law to make a complaint that you know to be false. If you make a complaint against an officer or police employee knowing that it is false, you may be prosecuted on a misdemeanor charge. I have read and understand the above statements. Complainant Signature Date Signed DEPARTMENTAL USE ONLY Date Reported: Time: Source of Complaint: [ ] In Person [ ] Telephone [ ] Letter Complaint Addressing: [ ] Personnel [ ] Policy/Service Received By: ROUTE COMPLETED FORM IMMEDIATELY TO THE COMMANDER OF THE DEPARTMENT