MAKING A COMPLAINT AGAINST A OFFICER IF YOU THINK A POLICE OFFICER HAS ACTED INAPPROPRIATELY, YOU CAN MAKE A FORMAL COMPLAINT AGAINST THE OFFICER.

WHAT CAN I MAKE A HOW CAN I MAKE A COMPLAINT ABOUT? COMPLAINT? You can make a complaint about any conduct of a MAKE A COMPLAINT TO THE OPI South Police (SA Police) officer that you consider to be a breach of professional standards including: MAIL this complaint form free of charge to the Office for Public Integrity, NEGLIGENT PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES Reply Paid 85033, SA 5001 AN OFFICER’S HONESTY AND INTEGRITY ONLINE by completing the online form CRIMINAL OR IMPROPER BEHAVIOUR at icac.sa.gov.au

EXCESSIVE FORCE PHONE the OPI on 8207 1777 DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE (country callers can phone 1300 782 489 for the cost of a local call) CONFLICTS OF INTEREST EMAIL the OPI at [email protected] MISUSE OF INFORMATION RELATIONS WITH THE PUBLIC, IN PERSON: Visit the OPI on Level 1, GROUPS OR ORGANISATIONS 55 Currie Street, Adelaide (via appointment only) ACTION CANNOT BE TAKEN ON: MAKE A COMPLAINT TO SA POLICE FINES AND DEFECT NOTICES ISSUED BY POLICE EMAIL SA Police at DECISIONS MADE BY A COURT [email protected] THE CONDUCT OF AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE IN PERSON by requesting an SA Police THE CONDUCT OF INTERSTATE POLICE officer take your complaint WHAT WILL HAPPEN HOW WILL I KNOW TO MY COMPLAINT? THE OUTCOME

Your complaint will be referred to the OF MY COMPLAINT? Internal Investigations Section (IIS) of SA Police, unless it is referred to the Independent If your complaint is referred to the ICAC by Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC). the OPI, the ICAC will advise you of the outcome. Most complaints referred to IIS are subject If your complaint is being managed by the IIS, the IIS to oversight by the OPI. will advise you of any outcome from the assessment or investigation of your complaint. The IIS will assess your complaint to determine the most appropriate action. All queries regarding complaints that are being managed by the IIS must be made to the IIS. The THAT ACTION MAY INCLUDE: OPI will not be able to update and advise you on matters that are with the IIS. A FULL INVESTIGATION The scheme governing the making and A MANAGEMENT RESOLUTION PROCESS management of complaints about NO FURTHER ACTION Police is governed by the Police Complaints and Discipline Act 2016. If the OPI disagree with the action recommended in an IIS assessment, the OPI can reassess the For more information, visit the ICAC/OPI website complaint and IIS will proceed according to at icac.sa.gov.au. the OPI’s assessment.

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COMPLAINTS LINE ICAC.SA.GOV.AU (08) 8207 1777 OR 1300 782 489 LEVEL 1, 55 CURRIE ST. Cost of a local call GPO BOX 11066 for country callers ADELAIDE SA 5000

The information contained in this document is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. YOUR COMPLAINT ABOUT POLICE

1 Please provide your details: TITLE GIVEN NAMES SURNAME

DATE OF BIRTH PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS

PERSONAL STREET ADDRESS PERSONAL TELEPHONE NUMBER

Can I make my complaint anonymously? Yes, however we will be unable to follow up with you for further information or inform you of the outcome.

What are the names and details of the police officers about whom you wish to make a complaint? 2 If you do not know, enter “not known”. Attach additional sheets to this document if required.

FIRST POLICE OFFICER SECOND POLICE OFFICER THIRD POLICE OFFICER

NAME

RANK

BADGE NO.

STATION

CAR NO./REGO.

IN UNIFORM? YES NO YES NO YES NO

AGE (APPROX.)

GENDER

APPEARANCE

It is an offence under thePolice Complaints and Discipline Act 2016 to make a false or misleading statement in a complaint.

When did the conduct occur? 3 If you do not know, enter ‘not known’ or an approximate date. DATE TIME

Where did the conduct occur? 4 Street name, suburb, landmark. LOCATION / STREET ADDRESS OTHER DETAILS (LANDMARKS) Detach this form along the perforated line Describe the conduct that you Detach this form along the perforated line want to register a complaint about. 5 Attach additional sheets to this document if required.

Describe any other circumstances, people, or details that may have relevance to your complaint. 6 Other details, descriptions, witness names, CCTV (video footage).

Information given to the OPI and ICAC is treated in Post this complaint form confidence. However, under thePolice Complaints and to the OPI, free of charge. Discipline Act 2016, it is necessary for your information to be disclosed to SA Police to enable them to make an No stamp required. Mailing address: assessment of your complaint, and conduct an investigation where appropriate. Office for Public Integrity Reply Paid 85033 ADELAIDE SA 5001