Reporting Law Enforcement Abuse

Table of Contents

• About this guide
  • Disclaimer
  • Notes about this guide
• Why file a complaint?
  • Example
• Your options for filing a complaint
  • If you have been charged with a crime
• Preparing to file your complaint
  • Organize your information
  • Incident Report
  • Additional Public Records
  • Possible Records Checklist
  • Caution
• Decide where to file your complaint
  • Filing a complaint with a local civilian review board
  • Filing a complaint with a state or local law enforcement agency
  • Compose and send your complaint
  • Possible Interview
  • Potential Problems
  • Filing a complaint with federal agencies
  • Difference Between Criminal and Civil Cases
  • Submitting Your Complaint to the DOJ
  • Criminal Enforcement
  • Civil Enforcement
  • DOJ's Special Litigation Section
• Additional Options
  • Get Involved
  • File a Civil Lawsuit
  • Pursue criminal charges
• Issues with your attorney or court officials
  • Effective assistance of counsel
  • Due to Process and Right to a fair trial
  • Take care of yourself
• Resources and References
  • Immediate Support
  • Additional Resources
  • Additional Resources (continued)
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