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Albuquerque Police Complaint or Commendation Form

How To: Report a Police Complaint or Commendation

Learn how to submit a Police Complaint or Commendation Form.

Please complete as much information as possible.

You may file this complaint anonymously; however, keep in mind that an anonymous complaint is extremely difficult to resolve.

This form is only for complaints or commendations against the Albuquerque Police Department. This form is NOT for filing a police report. Please use our File a Police Report Online form if you need to file a report or contact APD non-emergency number 242-COPS.

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Online Form: Police Complaint or Commendation

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Submission of this form constitutes a declaration 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 in the Civilian Police Oversight Agency office for an interview or to provide other investigative assistance, as necessary. I understand that if I file a complaint, it is unlawful and against Albuquerque Police Department Policies for anyone to retaliate against me for the filing of this complaint.
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Contact Information

Information about you.

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Please include area code. For example: 505-555-1234
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What is the best time and day of the week to be contacted?
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What is your date of birth?
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Demographic Information
Incident Information
When did the incident that you are reporting happen?
Where did the incident take place. If possible, please specify an address.
If you are submitting this form for someone else, what is that person's name and telephone number?
Please list any additional witnesses, as well as their Telephone and Address contact information.
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 APD Officer and/or APD employee information should be listed here as well. If names are not known, please include a detailed description of the Officer(s) involved.