If you feel a Gainesville Police Department member acted improperly, a complaint may be made in writing, in person, or by telephone.   Complaints are categorized as:

 Formal – An Administrative Investigation Referral Form is completed and forwarded to the Internal Affairs Unit.  A preliminary investigation is conducted to determine if the complaint has possible merit.  If possible merit exists, the investigation is expanded.

 Informal – A Preliminary Investigation is conducted to determine if the complaint has possible merit.  Typically assigned to a supervisor to review and document findings.

Complaints may be made at:

Gainesville Police Department

Internal Affairs Unit

721 NW 6th Street

Gainesville, FL 32601

(352) 334-2445

OR

City of Gainesville Equal Opportunity Department

City Hall - 100 East University Avenue, Room 421

Gainesville, FL  32601

(352) 334-5051

You may download, complete and print an Internal Affairs Administrative Investigation Referral Form by clicking the link provided.