i made a police report 14 days ago of a F.A. with a gun and the oplice officer knew the guy and no detecive has called even though I have called 4 times a week.
2007-03-19 11:52:12 · 7 answers · asked by mom4justice 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
start with the police station/sheriff.. then go to you county courthouse, then maybe the state police... if you still dont find any luck talk to a lawyer
2007-03-19 11:58:31 · answer #1 · answered by austinblnd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whether the department that the officer works for has an Internal Affairs division. If so, then go there. If not, then either see the officer's supervisor, or a higher agency (such as a state agency) that investigates officer misconduct. I do not know enough about the case, officer, or your state laws to know if this will be a criminal act, or officer misconduct, or maybe the case is unfounded.
The state police investigates all reports of police corruption where I live. However there may be other underlying factors as to why the officer has not contacted anyone. You stated that you've called 4 times a week. Have you talked to anyone other than the original officer when you called?
Just remember that everyone has a boss. The police are policed (despite what most people think) more than the average person. However, not every complaint or report of corruption is founded. They are all pretty much investigated by someone, but just because someone complains does not necessarily mean the officer is guilty. Police officials are used to bogus complaints and false reports, they are commonplace. If you have a legitimate complaint, then you should make it. Start at the local level, the supervisor or chief, and go to higher departments as needed.
2007-03-19 13:50:13 · answer #2 · answered by LawDawg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually there are anonymous ballots for internal affairs for any major police org.
If that fails, talk to a local lawmaker.
2007-03-19 12:00:19 · answer #3 · answered by eno.geo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to call your local police department, if you get dispatch you need to tell them you want to file a complaint against a police officer, they should put you in contact with his immediate supervisor.
2007-03-19 12:47:12 · answer #4 · answered by sweetpea22306 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
4 Corners TV program or similar. Police aren't motivated to show the skeletons they have in their own cupboards.
2007-03-19 13:33:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the department's internal affairs division.If you get no results, talk to the state attorney general's office.
2007-03-20 00:01:46 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local precinct with your police report and ask to talk to his superior.
2007-03-19 12:25:44 · answer #7 · answered by shorty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋