Who Can File a Complaint

Anyone who has knowledge of police misconduct can file a complaint with the CCRB.
Although helpful, you do not need to know the name or badge number of the officer who is the subject of your complaint.
The CCRB handles four types of complaints: excessive force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, and offensive language.

• You can file a complaint regardless of your age.

• You do not need to speak English; the CCRB is equipped to accept complaints in any language.

• You can file a complaint if you are currently incarcerated.

• You should come forward with your complaint as soon as possible. Officers who are subjects of substantiated CCRB investigations must be disciplined or served with disciplinary charges within 18 months of the date of the incident. The only exception to the statute of limitations occurs when the alleged misconduct committed by the officer constitutes a crime.