You have the right to make a complaint against a police officer for any improper police conduct. California law requires this agency to have a procedure to investigate citizens' complaints. You have a right to a written description of this procedure. 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 an officer behaved improperly. Citizen complaints must be retained by this agency for at least five years.
The Corona Police Department has a policy to thoroughly investigate citizen complaints. Should you believe that an employee of this department has committed an act or omission that is misconduct or a violation of law, you have a right to complain and have the matter investigated.
Enter your personal information so we may contact you directly if our investigators have any additional questions and to notify you upon completion of our investigation.
You may remain anonymous by checking the appropriate checkbox if you wish, however, we will have no means to notify you of the outcome of the investigation. If you complete this form on behalf of another, please provide your information in addition to the individual's information on whose behalf you submitting this complaint.
Every citizen has the right to make a complaint against an employee of the Police Department. The complaint may be made to any supervisor or the Professional Standards Unit. A complaint may be made in person, by telephone, by mail, or by a person not directly involved in the incident. Complaints may also be made anonymously. The Department will release to the complaining party a copy of his or her own statement.
Once a complaint is received, the following procedure is followed:
1. The complaint is forwarded to the Professional Standards Unit.
2. You will receive a letter or email acknowledging receipt of your complaint.
3. The Department will investigate your complaint.
4. We will notify you of the results of the investigation.