File a Police Complaint
Any community member can report police misconduct or other police complaints via several methods. Regardless of the method you choose, all complaints will be appropriately routed for an Initial
Investigation. If you are dissatisfied with the outcome and findings of the Initial Investigation, you can request that the Initial Investigation be reviewed by the Community Appeals Board.
Ways to File a Complaint
File Police Complaint Referral Online
By filing a complaint through the digital portal, your case will be assigned a tracking reference number that you can use to track the status of your complaint and receive updates.
By Email or Phone
You may also choose to file your police complaint by emailing the Dayton Police Department’s Professional Standards Bureau or calling DPD PSB at (937) 333-1018.
The Dayton Mediation Center’s Police Community Liaison
The Police Liaison can be contacted at (937) 333-2356. The Liaison operates outside of the police department and is trained to assist community members in navigating the complaint process.
Community Appeals Board (CAB)
Community members who are not satisfied with the decision regarding their complaint may file an appeal to the Community Appeals Board (CAB).
A CAB appeal may only be filed after a police complaint is filed and investigated. The appeal must be filed with the Board within thirty days of the date that you receive the results of the initial investigation.
More information on the CAB can be obtained by contacting the Human Relations Council at (937)-333-1424.
If you would like to appeal the results of your misconduct investigation, please fill out the online Community Appeals Board Appeal Request. Forms are also available for download (CAB Appeal Form) and can be picked up in person at the Human Relations Council.
You may contact the Human Relations Council at (937)-333-1424 if you need assistance navigating any stage of this process.