Compliments and Complaints - Town of Bristol, Rhode Island

If you have had a positive experience with a member of the Bristol Police Department or have recently observed a member of the Bristol Police Department who you feel is worthy of a compliment, we would like to hear from you.

We are extremely proud of our members and your comments are greatly appreciated. All compliments are sent to the officer’s supervisor, the officer and The Chief of Police.

Please complete the following form, which will be forwarded to the Chief of Police or his designee.

If you would like to register a complaint with the Chief of Police or his designee about a negative interaction that you may have experienced with a member of the Bristol Police Department, please complete the form located below this paragraph.

Complaint Against Police / Employee

Policy Overview

Your Information

Witness Information

Incident Information

Submission & Disclaimer

HOW TO MAKE A COMPLAINT

1: If you wish to make a complaint about the actions of a Bristol Police Officer or about any aspect of Bristol Police operations, please:
a) Come to headquarters, 395 Metacom Avenue, Bristol, RI 02809 and tell any employee that you want to make a complaint; or
b) Call the department at 401-253-6900 and tell the person answering the phone that you want to make a complaint; or
c) Write your complaint and mail it to the Chief of Police, Police Department, 395 Metacom Avenue, Bristol, RI 02809; or
d) If your complaint involves the Chief of Police, you may contact the Bristol Town Administrator at Town Hall (10 Court Street).
2: An officer will assist you in filling out a Report of Complaint Against Police Personnel form. This form asks you to identify yourself and then give specifics about your complaint.
3: Your complaint will be investigated. You may be contacted and asked additional questions about your complaint.
4: You will be contacted by the Chief of Police, or the Chief's designee when the investigation is completed.

Your Information

First Name:

Last Name:

Address:

Unit / Apt. #:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Home Phone Number:

Mobile Phone Number:

Email Address:*

Witness Information

Information of witness to incident (If any)

First Name:

Last Name:

Address:

Unit / Apt. #:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Home Phone Number:

Mobile Phone Number:

Email Address:

Relation to Witness:

Incident Information

Date of Incident:*

Time of Incident:*

Address/Location of Incident:*

Name of Officer(s)/Employee(s) against whom the complaint is being filed, or other identifying marks (car number, badge number, etc.):

Incident Details:

Submission & Disclaimer:

By submitting this complaint, I understand that this statement of complaint will be submitted to the department and maybe the basis for an investigation. Further, I swear or affirm that the facts contained herein are complete, accurate, and true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Further, I swear or affirm that my statement has been made by me voluntarily without persuasion, coercion, or promise of any kind.

I understand that, under the regulations of the Police Department, the officer against whom this complaint is filed may be entitled to request a hearing. By signing and electronically filing this complaint, I hereby agree to appear before the appointing authority, if one is requested by an officer, and to testify under oath concerning all matters relevant to this complaint.

Your Signature*