It is the standard practice of the Cochran Police Department to conduct comprehensive and thorough investigations into any allegation of misconduct or substandard service.  Whether such allegations are from individual’s complaints or internally generated.  City Council meetings will not be used as a public forum for complaints against Police Officers. 

Complaints will be accepted in person or in writing.  Complaints from individuals, who wish their names be held in confidence, will also be accepted for investigation. You must be specific as to the nature of your complaint.

Complaints shall be filed within 30 calendar days of the occurrence.  Complaints presented later that 30 days may be accepted or rejected at the discretion of the Chief of Police.  A copy of a signed complaint against an officer shall be given to the officer within a reasonable time after the complaint is filed.

The notification of the complainant is an integral part of a complete investigation.  Please allow 30 days to receive an answer to your complaint.  If you are complaining about an incident that is under investigation, pending hearing or trial in court, you will only receive a notice stating “Under Investigation”.  However, it should be emphasized that only the final disposition will be released.  The discipline imposed, if any, must be regarded as confidential personnel information. 
            
If you wish to file a complaint, you can pick up a copy of the complaint form from any Police Officer, any time of the day, or you can download the complaint form by clicking on the link below.

Complaint Form