Police Misconduct Complaint Process
Summary
The victim can file a complaint with the Cleveland Police Departments Internal Affairs Unit, pursue a civil rights lawsuit for discrimination and wrongful arrest, and request body cam footage. To file a complaint, gather incident details, contact Internal Affairs, submit a written complaint, and follow up on the status. Consider consulting a local attorney specializing in civil rights and police misconduct for further assistance.Full Conversation
in the city of cleveland ohio, if during an incident for assault the officers on scene listen to both statements one from the reporting victim and one from the reported assualiant who is combative argumentative and intoxicated, ignore the physical evidence at the scene of crime which assuming all point to the validity of the statment made by the reporting victim and *% contradict the statement made by the alleged assulant and then arrest the victim, stating on body cam derogrotive and biggitoted statments parrioting the alleged assualant about the gay tendencies and drug use (no in evidence anywhere only heresay from assualant) what recourse does the victim have in the state of ohio 11 months from date of incident but 4 months from dismissal in court.
The victim may consider the following actions:
- File a complaint: Submit a complaint with the Cleveland Police Department's Internal Affairs Unit.
- Civil rights claim: Consult with an attorney to file a civil rights lawsuit for discrimination and wrongful arrest.
- Public records request: Obtain the body cam footage to support the claim.
- Seek legal advice: Contact a local attorney specializing in civil rights and police misconduct.
Would you like assistance in finding a local attorney to help with this case?
- File a complaint: Submit a complaint with the Cleveland Police Department's Internal Affairs Unit.
- Civil rights claim: Consult with an attorney to file a civil rights lawsuit for discrimination and wrongful arrest.
- Public records request: Obtain the body cam footage to support the claim.
- Seek legal advice: Contact a local attorney specializing in civil rights and police misconduct.
Would you like assistance in finding a local attorney to help with this case?
please help me file a complaint with the cleveland police depart of internal affairs
Sure, I can guide you on how to file a complaint with the Cleveland Police Department's Internal Affairs Unit. Here are the steps you can follow:
- Prepare Your Information: Gather all relevant details, including the date and time of the incident, officer names, and any evidence, such as body cam footage.
- Contact Internal Affairs: You can file your complaint by calling the Cleveland Division of Police Internal Affairs Unit at (*) *-*.
- Submit a Written Complaint: You can also submit a written complaint. Make sure to include all the details and evidence you have gathered.
- Follow Up: After submitting your complaint, follow up regularly to check on the status.
Would you like more specific instructions on how to write the complaint or any assistance in finding a local attorney to support your case?
- Prepare Your Information: Gather all relevant details, including the date and time of the incident, officer names, and any evidence, such as body cam footage.
- Contact Internal Affairs: You can file your complaint by calling the Cleveland Division of Police Internal Affairs Unit at (*) *-*.
- Submit a Written Complaint: You can also submit a written complaint. Make sure to include all the details and evidence you have gathered.
- Follow Up: After submitting your complaint, follow up regularly to check on the status.
Would you like more specific instructions on how to write the complaint or any assistance in finding a local attorney to support your case?
please help me file a written complaint
Sure, here’s a basic outline for your written complaint to the Cleveland Police Department's Internal Affairs Unit:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
Cleveland, OH [Your Zip Code]
[Your Email Address]
[Your Phone Number]
[Date]
Cleveland Division of Police Internal Affairs Unit
* Ontario Street
Cleveland, OH *
Subject: Formal Complaint Against Officer(s) - Incident on [Date of Incident]
Dear Internal Affairs Unit,
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding an incident that occurred on [Date of Incident] involving officers from the Cleveland Division of Police. I believe the officers acted inappropriately and demonstrated discriminatory behavior during the incident.
Details of the Incident:
- Date and Time: [Insert Date and Time]
- Location: [Insert Location]
- Officers Involved: [Insert Names or Badge Numbers if known]
- Incident Description:
- I was the victim of an assault.
- The officers on scene listened to both my statement and the statement of the alleged assailant, who was combative, argumentative, and intoxicated.
- Despite physical evidence supporting my account, the officers ignored this evidence.
- The officers arrested me, the victim, and made derogatory and bigoted statements captured on body cam footage, reflecting the assailant’s claims about my sexual orientation and alleged drug use, which were unsubstantiated.
Evidence:
- Body cam footage from the officers on scene.
- [Any other evidence you have, such as witness statements, photos, etc.]
I request a thorough investigation into this matter and an appropriate response to address the misconduct exhibited by the officers during this incident.
Thank you for your attention to this serious matter.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Make sure to include all relevant details and evidence you have. If you need further assistance in writing or submitting the complaint, consider consulting with a local attorney specializing in civil rights and police misconduct.
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
Cleveland, OH [Your Zip Code]
[Your Email Address]
[Your Phone Number]
[Date]
Cleveland Division of Police Internal Affairs Unit
* Ontario Street
Cleveland, OH *
Subject: Formal Complaint Against Officer(s) - Incident on [Date of Incident]
Dear Internal Affairs Unit,
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding an incident that occurred on [Date of Incident] involving officers from the Cleveland Division of Police. I believe the officers acted inappropriately and demonstrated discriminatory behavior during the incident.
Details of the Incident:
- Date and Time: [Insert Date and Time]
- Location: [Insert Location]
- Officers Involved: [Insert Names or Badge Numbers if known]
- Incident Description:
- I was the victim of an assault.
- The officers on scene listened to both my statement and the statement of the alleged assailant, who was combative, argumentative, and intoxicated.
- Despite physical evidence supporting my account, the officers ignored this evidence.
- The officers arrested me, the victim, and made derogatory and bigoted statements captured on body cam footage, reflecting the assailant’s claims about my sexual orientation and alleged drug use, which were unsubstantiated.
Evidence:
- Body cam footage from the officers on scene.
- [Any other evidence you have, such as witness statements, photos, etc.]
I request a thorough investigation into this matter and an appropriate response to address the misconduct exhibited by the officers during this incident.
Thank you for your attention to this serious matter.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Make sure to include all relevant details and evidence you have. If you need further assistance in writing or submitting the complaint, consider consulting with a local attorney specializing in civil rights and police misconduct.