Detroit Resources
Civilian office that takes and investigates complaints about Detroit Police Department officers and 911 operators. You can file by phone, mail, fax, online, in person or at any precinct.
The Office of the Chief Investigator is the civilian unit of Detroit's Board of Police Commissioners that looks into complaints against Detroit police officers. It is separate from the police department's own chain of command.
If you feel an officer treated you unfairly or used force you believe was wrong, this is the official place to put it on record. A complaint creates a paper trail and can lead to discipline or policy changes.
You can file at any time, but the city asks you to do it as soon as you can. Expect an interview with an investigator, periodic updates, and a written outcome; investigations can take up to 90 days and you may appeal the finding.
Handles complaints about Detroit Police Department employees only; it does not cover Wayne County deputies, suburban police or State Police.
Complaint brochures published in English, Spanish and Arabic
How to reach them
OCI complaint line (voicemail anytime)
(313) 596-1830Board of Police Commissioners office
bopc@detroitmi.govdetroitmi.gov/bopc900 Merrill Plaisance, Detroit, MI 48203
Phone filings weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; voicemail accepted any time. Board meets Thursdays at 3 p.m. at 1301 Third Street.
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