Commendation / Complaint
IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, CALL 911
If you want to report a crime, call your local Sheriff's station. The correct number for you to call can be found here or at the Sheriff's Department web site.
file a complaint
Unless you tell us not to, your name and complaint will be forwarded to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for investigation. If you want us to keep your identity secret we will not forward your identifying information or complaint to the Sheriff but we will probably not be able to investigate your complaint.
I Want My Complaint Investigated
I Want To Keep My Identity Secret
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do if I think the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department did something wrong or I want to compliment the Department?
What if the commendation or complaint is not about a deputy, but about how the Department does things?
Can anyone make a commendation or complaint?
How do I file a commendation or complaint?
If I am complaining about a deputy, do I have to know the name or badge number of that deputy?
What happens when I file a complaint?
Can you tell me what happened to my complaint?
If I received a ticket or was charged with a crime, will filing a complaint affect the case against me?