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Please read the form carefully before completing; it will explain the various options available to a complainant. For complaints such as but not limited to discourtesy, verbal abuse or sarcasm and minor procedural violations, you must submit a written complaint, but need not give a sworn statement. For complaints involving serious policy or procedure violations, use of excessive force, violations of laws, ordinances, court orders or civil rights, you must submit a written complaint and be duly sworn before an official authorized to administer oaths such as a notary public. There are several notaries located at various locations on campus. The University Police Department offers free notary service 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The University Legal Clinic offers free Notary Public service to all UWM students, however an appointment must be scheduled. Several local banks also provide notary services, however they may charge a small fee for such services. Please provide as much information as possible, including specific dates, times, and the names of officers involved. You may use additional paper as needed. It is very important that you provide us with the names of witnesses and how they can be contacted. It is especially important that you provide us with information so that we can contact you. Once your complaint is completed, you may mail it to our department (marked confidential-Supervisor only) or drop it off in person and give it to a supervisor. Our address is: Once we have received your complete materials, we will begin our investigation. At the end of our investigation, you will be notified of the results in writing. The Department is required by State law to inform you that, in accordance with Wis. Stats., Sec. 946.66(2), "whoever knowingly makes a false complaint regarding the conduct of a law enforcement officer is subject to a Class A forfeiture." Items on this page require:
Updated August 3, 2007 by SJB
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