Online Form: Police Complaint or Commendation

Tompkins County Sheriff's Office

Complaint or Commendation Form
Please complete as much information as possible below. The Sheriff’s Office only accepts complaints and commendations for members of the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office. You may file this form anonymously, however, keep in mind that an anonymous complaint is extremely difficult to investigate.

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Feedback Type*

ComplaintCommendation
Interested in Mediation?*

YesNoMore information
What outcome are you seeking? (Please describe what happened on page 3)

Formal Complaint: Involves a serious allegation of misconduct, and I want my complaint officially investigated, for which discipline may be imposed if the allegation is sustained.Informal Complaint: Involves a minor complaint or concern, and I only want my complaint/concern on record. I understand it will be for informational purposes only and will not be formally investigated. However, the matter will be discussed with the employee(s) involved.
Name

First NameMiddle InitialLast Name
Preferred Pronoun (s)
Chosen Name
E-mail
Home Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Cell Phone or Work Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Best Time and Date to Call
Preferred Language
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Street Address (Optional)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Demographic Information

Optional: For Statistical Purposes Only
The Sheriff's Office is requesting this information for statistical purposes. It is optional to answer these demographic questions. We value your participation in helping us track any biases or trends within the Sheriff's Office.
Gender Expressed
Sexual Orientation
Race
Ethnicity
Do you have a mental illness?

YesNo
Do you struggle with homelessness?

YesNo
Were you homeless at the time of this incident?

YesNo

Incident Information
Date of Incident

MonthDayYear
Date
Time of Incident

:HourMinutesAM/PM Option
Address of Incident (if known) or Approximate Location
Name of T.C.S.O Employee #1 Involved

NameBadge Number
Name of T.C.S.O Employee #2 Involved

NameBadge Number
Are you submitting this form for you or someone else?

MyselfSomeone else
If someone else - please list the person's name and number below:
Did you witness the incident?

YesNo
Additional Witnesses : Please list any additional witnesses, as well as their Telephone and Address contact information.
Statement : Briefly summarize what happened. It is important to provide as much information as possible describing the incident in full detail, including: Location, Date, Time, Officer(s) or Employee(s) Involved, and Witnesses. Additional TCSO Deputies and/or TCSO employee information should be listed here as well. If names are not known, please include a detailed description of the Deputy (s) involved.
What outcome are you seeking?
Electronic Signature
If you wish to submit this form anonymously, please write/type “ANONYMOUS” on the signature line. I acknowledge that the information provided in this statement is true and factual to the best of my knowledge and will become public record once filed.I understand I may be required to appear for an interview or to provide other investigative assistance, as necessary.I understand that if I file a complaint, it is unlawful and against Sheriff’s Office policy for anyone to retaliate against me for filing this complaint.
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Tompkins County Sheriff's Office

Demographic Information

Incident Information