I've been having some serious problems with the police here in my home town and I wanted to know if anyone knew who I can talk to as far as getting something done about it. A crime was committed against me and the detective who worked on the case botched the job while doing the investigation, when I confronted him about it he continued to lie about what he did or didn't do while handling my case. On top of that every single cop that I spoke to has helped cover the mistake and lies of the detective and done nothing to help me find justice. I have spoken to the prosecuting attorney's office about taking my case to trial and she said they still could but the detective said that he didn't do anything about it because I didn't send him information, which I have documented proof that I did. Friends have suggested that I write to the Governor and the mayor to see if their office can do anything about it as my case can still go to trial. Can I also write my congressman and/or state senator?
2007-09-16 04:37:01 · 12 answers · asked by tfmailo 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
In most states the state police and/or the state attorney general's office investigate allegations of wrongdoing by local police departments. If you feel you have a valid complaint you should contact your state's attorney general office and make a complaint. Be careful! Filing a false complaint is illegal in every state in the USA!
2007-09-16 04:47:34 · answer #1 · answered by No C 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is difficult to comment on your situation as I don't know the specific facts about your case. If you feel the detective messed up, I would contact his immediate supervisor (it may be a sergeant, lieutenant, captain or chief). Be specific about what you feel the detective did to mess up the case. You could alway write a congressman or senator, but you did not indicate whether the police department was local or state. If talking with his supervisors does not resolve the issue, then continue up the ladder. If local P.D., contact the mayors office. If state, contact the governor.
Pappy: Your one bad experience with the police does not justify your bashing of all police in general and it certainly does not define the general make up of police officers. It is comments like that that show the incompetence of people like you that haven't got a clue as to what the job of being a police officer entails. Maybe if you spent some time as an officer, you would have a better understanding. Until then, you should keep quiet about problems you don't understand.
2007-09-16 05:56:25 · answer #2 · answered by chill out 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't expect any of us to give you any serious advice unless you tell us what the crime was and what the officer did or didn't do. If someone stole your tootsie roll and the officer didn't care because he had more important things to worry about then get over it. If it was more than that, tell us and you'll get better, more helpful answers. On any account, yes you can call the mayor or governor or write them or your congressman or even the president if you want. However, if it's not a matter of national security then I wouldn't expect them to do anything about it. To be honest, I doubt it will be read.
The only way to change the outcome of an investiation is to file a grievance with the police department.
2007-09-16 05:04:17 · answer #3 · answered by Josh 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The mayor and the Governor would be your best options for letter writting. You can also consult with an attorney and might want to consider a suit aginst the detective and the police department. This will not be a cheap venture, but it may give you at least some peace of mind.
Another option is filing a civil action against the perpetrator or, if it is a state crime, take your complaint to the state police.
2007-09-16 04:52:49 · answer #4 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You question is very general, and offers no specific details. What was the crime? How did the detective botch it? What mistakes are the other cops covering? If you really want to file a complaint against him, you are going to have to list examples and explain details of the incident. Imagine you know nothing about your case, then read what you wrote. The paragraph you wrote really doesn't explain anything. If you go to the mayors office, or some other authority with that, he will find no credibility in your complaint. Why don't you explain further?
2007-09-16 05:22:00 · answer #5 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 13⤊ 0⤋
Write everything out and send it to internal affairs, the mayor and govenors office. Make sure to include everything you have with it and mark it as time sensitive. Send a copy to the leading District Attorney, not just who is handling your case. Then send it to the news media. You will be in the middle of a fire storm and I'd suggest moving. Otherwise you will be harrassed by the police, if you get them in trouble.
2007-09-16 04:44:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can write to anyone you want to...but why would this conspiracy have taken place to begin with? And what crime was committed and by whom? Perhaps it would be beneficial for you to get legal advice from an attorney outside your town.
2007-09-16 05:44:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-15 09:13:16 · answer #8 · answered by blaylock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the US Attorney for your district. The feds might be able to light a fire under the local boys........
Good Luck
2007-09-16 04:43:24 · answer #9 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vague innuendo, lack of detail, cop bashing and overboard solutions. I sincerely doubt there's actually a case; sounds more like you needed a little attention.
2007-09-16 04:44:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 0⤋