City of Utica

If you have a complaint about an officer's conduct, a policy or procedure you should call the Utica Police Department at (586) 731-2345. When the phone is answered, ask for a supervisor or tell the person answering the phone that you would like to make a citizens complaint. Only a supervisor is allowed to take a citizens complaint against a police officer, if one is not on duty, do not be discouraged. Ask the person who answered the phone when the next available supervisor will be on duty and call back.

It is the policy of the Utica Police Department to investigate all complaints of alleged employee misconduct, to fairly determine whether the allegations can be substantiated or not, and to take appropriate corrective action when necessary.

All citizen complaints pertaining to department policies or procedures or that allege misconduct shall be documented and investigated by the department..

Complaints of a criminal nature shall be turned over to the Michigan State Police.

Complaints may be given in person, over the telephone or in writing.

Anonymous complaints or complaints from citizens who wish their identity to be held in confidence shall be accepted for investigation.

Whenever possible a complainant shall be requested to complete a "CITIZENS COMPLAINT FORM" and detail their concerns in writing. Every complaint will be investigated regardless of whether a form is completed.

Michigan State Police

CITIZENS COMPLAINT FORM

Please click on the above link and print off the form to submit.