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How to File Complaints against the Metropolitan Police Department

OpenPolice.org is an independent project developed by Flex Your Rights, a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit.

We recommend you start by preparing a transparent misconduct report on OpenPolice.org. Then use the information below to submit a formal complaint to the Office of Police Complaints.

Office of Police Complaints

This is the agency that collects complaints against the Metropolitan Police Department. It's where we recommend that OpenPolice.org users file their formal complaints.

1400 I Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 727-3838

This agency investigates complaints emailed with their official department form. When you send that PDF form, also attach your OpenPolice.org PDF, which we will send to you.
[email protected]

You can submit your complaint through this agency's online complaint form. Include the public link to your OpenPolice.org complaint. And if possible, attach your OpenPolice.org PDF, which we will send you.
policecomplaints.dc.gov/page/office-police-complaints-online-complaint-form

This investigative agency has a PDF form you can print out and mail.
policecomplaints.dc.gov/node/161132

If you submit your complaint on paper, we recommend that you staple a copy of your full OpenPolice.org complaint together with the department form.

Complaint process information:
mpdc.dc.gov/page/how-file-citizen-complaint-or-commendation

• Anonymous complaints will not be investigated.
• Only complaints submitted on department forms will be investigated.
• Submitted complaints may require a notary to be investigated.
• Complaints submitted by postal mail will be investigated. Send using USPS Certified Mail.
• Complaints must be submitted within 90 days of your incident to be investigated.

Washington Metropolitan Police Department

300 Indiana Avenue NW, Room 5058, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 727-5084

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mpdc.dc.gov

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