File a Complaint or Commendation

Understanding the Complaint Process

Citizen reporting of crime, misconduct and excellent conduct is not only good citizenship but essential to our public safety. Complaints can be filed anonymously. Any complaint or commendation is subject to a public records request after the investigation is complete. If you have open criminal charges, we strongly recommend you discuss the possibliity of filing a complaint with your attorney. There are many ways to file a complaint! You can file a complaint with the OIPM :

• In person – Schedule an appointment by calling (504) 309-9799, then come to our office at:
  2714 Canal Street, Suite 201. Walk-ins are also welcome
• On Facebook or Twitter
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• Via Email – policemonitor@nolaipm.gov
• By Phone – Call the IPM HOTLINE (504) 309 – 9799
• On this Website – Fill out the Complaint Form or Commendation Form.
• At one of our Remote Intake Sites, listed below
  
  • BreakOut
  • Wwav-NO
  • Safe Streets New Orelans
  • Silence is Violence

• Check our calendar of community events for complaint intakes in your area!You may also file a complaint by contacting the NOPD’s Public Integrity Bureau in writing, by phone or in person at 118 N. Rocheblave New Orleans LA 70119 (504) 658-5800.
• If it’s a matter of a criminal offense by a police officer, you may also contact any of the following:
  • The Orleans Parish District attorney – (504) 822-2141
  • The Federal Bureau of Investigations – (504) 816-300
  • The US Attorney – (504) 680-3000

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"*THE OIPM DOES NOT INVESTIGATE NOISE COMPLAINTS"

"*THE OIPM CANNOT CREATE POLICE REPORTS OR INVESTIGATE CRIMINAL ACTIVITY. IF YOU ARE ATTEMPTING TO REPORT A CRIME, PLEASE CALL 911 OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL NOPD DISTRICT STATION"

Intake Form: Commendation or Complaint

Page 1: “Introduction / Basic Information"

I am filing a: *

• Complaint
• Commendation

I Was:

• Helped
• Protected
• Profiled
• Neglected
• Physically Harmed
• Other

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Page 2: “Your Information"

I Am:

Name *

First

Last

Full Name: (If you wish to be anonymous, please type "Anonymous" in the name field.)

Please note that by filing a complaint anonymously you will not be able to be interviewed by investigators if your complaint is accepted for investigation.

DOB:

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Race:

Gender:

Phone

Email

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

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Zip Code

Please Check One:

• Yes, I feel comfortable with you providing my information to NOPD so they can conduct a misconduct investigation or include my information in the commendation.
• No, I do not want my information released to NOPD

If no, check what information you do not want to provide to NOPD:

• Name
• DOB
• Race
• Gender
• Phone Number
• E-mail
• Address

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Page 3: “Incident Details"

Date of Incident

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Time of Incident

Location of Incident

Please Describe The Interaction Of The Officer(s)

• If this was a commendation, please describe why this interaction was helpful or positive.
• If this is a complaint, please describe why this interaction was problematic or negative.

Details Of The Interaction:

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Page 4: “Officer Information"

I Know This Information About The Officer(s)

Name(s):

Badge Number(s):

Unit or District Information

Supervisor(s):

Description Of The Officer:

Please include information like: gender, race, approximate age, size, glasses, tattoos, and anything else that would help identify the officer(s)

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Page 5: “Witness Information"

The Following People Were Around / Witnessed This Interaction

(This is more important for complaints)

Name(s):

Witness Phone Number

Witness Email

Witness Other Contact Information:

How Do You Know This Person(s):

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Page 6: “Upload Documents"

I Have This Information Regarding The Interaction

(Select All that Apply)

Media

• Video
• Photos
• Facebook/Social Media Content
• Police Report
• Other

File Upload

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.

Upload Any Videos, Photos, Police Reports, etc

Other Media

Please share your media regrading the interaction.

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