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Any person who is dissatisfied with police services or believes they have witnessed or been a victim of police misconduct can file a complaint directly to the San Diego Police Department's Internal Affairs Unit using one or more of the following methods:
Ways to File a Complaint
Online
This form is ONLY for filing a complaint against SDPD officers or police-related incidents. Fill out the form as completely as possible. The form can be submitted anonymously.
A San Diego Police Department Internal Affairs Detective Sergeant will review the complaint and respond as appropriate.
Online Form Formulario digital
By Phone
By Email
Fill out the printable form below as completely as possible and email to sdpdia@pd.sandiego.gov.
In-Person or by Mail
Print and complete a copy of the printable form (listed above).
Internal Affairs
1401 Broadway, MS 709
San Diego, CA 92101
Other Ways to File a Complaint
At a police station.
Please check for hours of operation.
To speak directly to a supervisor:
Call the San Diego Police Department Communications Division at 619-531-2000. A supervisor will be dispatched to contact the reporting person as soon as possible.
To the Chief of Police:
1401 Broadway
MS 700
San Diego, CA 92101
619-531-2777
sdpdpolicechief@pd.sandiego.gov
To the Commission on Police Practices (CPP):
Civic Center Plaza Building, 9th Floor-Suite 924
1200 Third Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
619-236-6296
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
commissiononpolicepractices@sandiego.gov
Online CPP Complaint Form
What Happens After I File a Complaint?
Please visit the Frequently Asked Question for more information.