How to File Complaints against the Harris County Sheriff's Office


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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 Harris County Sheriff's Office.


Harris County Sheriff's Office Internal Affairs

5749 S. Loop, Houston, TX 77033
713-274-5003

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.
harriscountyso.org/AboutUs/ContactUs/Online_Complaint

Complaint process information:
harriscountyso.org/AboutUs/ContactUs/Online_Complaint

This department only investigates complaints submitted in-person. Regardless, we recommend you print and send your paper complaint to the department by USPS Certified Mail. When you get confirmation of receipt, please login to your account to let us know.


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Complaints Accessibility

Score: 58/100

Grade: F

20
Has online-submittable complaint form (not just a PDF)
14
Has complaint information on unique web page (not just on PDF)
10
Complaint information link visible on police department homepage
 
10
Has complaint form PDF on website
 
10
Investigates complaints sent via email
10
Official department form not required for investigation
 
10
Anonymous complaints investigated
3
Has unique department website
3
Has a Facebook page (with public comments on)
3
Has a Twitter account
3
Has a YouTube channel
2
Investigates complaints sent via phone
 
2
Investigates complaints sent via postal mail
 
0
Requires complaints to be filed in person
-10
Requires notary or in-person signature (for one or more types of complaint)

Department info updated 6/29/20
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