(An ordinance enacting chapter 72 of title 2 of the Salt Lake City Code.)
Citizen Complaints
The Salt Lake City Police Department is committed to maintaining the highest professionalism of its officers. The Internal Affairs Unit of the Police Department investigates citizen complaints of misconduct against Police Department employees.
If you feel that a police employee has not acted in a professional and courteous manner you are encouraged to contact the Police Department and talk with a supervisor or the Internal Affairs Unit.
Salt Lake City Police Department
Dispatch (801) 799-3000
Internal Affairs Unit (801) 799-3351
Civilian Review Board
If you file a complaint against a police employee an investigation will be conducted. At the conclusion of the investigation a letter will be sent to you informing you of the final disposition of the investigation. If you are not satisfied with the decision of the Police Department you may request a review by the Civilian Review Board.
The Civilian Review Board was created by City ordinance to audit and review citizen complaints regarding conduct of the police and to provide periodic reports and recommendations.
To request a review, you will need to do the following:
- The request must be filed within 30 days after you receive the determination of the Police Department.
- A request for review must be filed in writing, personally or by mail, at the Office of the Mayor or the Mayor's designee.
- The request for review must include: The name, address, and phone number of the person requesting the review. The approximate date the complaint was filed. The substance of the complaint. The reason you are dissatisfied with the Police Department's decision.
Send to:
Office of the Mayor
City & County Bldg. #306
451 South State Sreet
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
If you have any questions regarding the citizen complaint process or the Civilian Review Board, please contact the Internal Affairs Unit of the Police Department or the Office of the Mayor, (801) 535-7704.