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OPS Citizen Complaint Form

File a Complaint

Any person wishing to file a complaint against a member of the Cleveland Division of Police can either complete the online form below or use one of the following options:

  • Call (216) 664-2944 and an OPS investigator will assist you in filing a complaint over the phone,
  • Email at CLEPoliceComplaints@clevelandohio.gov,
  • Fax at (216) 420-8764,
  • US mail at 
       Office of Professional Standards 
       205 West St. Clair Ave., Suite 301, 
       Cleveland, OH 44113
  • In-Person at the 
        205 W. St. Clair Ave., Suite 301, 
        Cleveland, OH 44113
  • You can also find complaint forms at
    • the Cleveland Division of Police Headquarters, and
    • all five Cleveland Division of Police District Stations.

Anonymous complaints may be filed without sharing your name or contact information by calling our office between 9am and 4pm and speaking with an investigator to ensure we have recorded all of the necessary information to launch an investigation.

Complainant Info

Enter the complainant's information here. If you are filing on behalf of a minor or disabled person, enter your information in the section below.

Contact Info

Complete this section with YOUR contact info ONLY if you are filing on behalf of a minor or disabled person. Otherwise, please skip to the next section.

Demographic Details

The following demographic information is voluntary and not required. However, it may assist with identifying potential patterns and/or trends.
Race/Ethnicity
Check all that apply
Do you have a disability in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Incident Details

Were you arrested?
Did you require medical attention
Will you sign a medical release form?