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File a Complaint of Misconduct or Corruption Against an Employee of the Atlanta Police Department

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Modified (EST) : 5/30/2025 8:33:02 AM

If misconduct is in progress and requires the immediate intervention of a police officer, dial 911 to report.

 

A “Citizen Complaint” of misconduct about an Atlanta Police Department (APD) employee may be submitted as follows:

  • Via the City of Atlanta’s website, http://www.atlantaga.gov. Utilize the “I want to” drop-down menu and select “File a Complaint or Compliment about an Atlanta Police Officer”.

 

  • Via the Atlanta Citizen Review Board website, https://acrbgov.org. Select the “File a Complaint” tab on the home page.

 

  • Via the Atlanta Police Department website, https://www.atlantapd.org. Utilize the “I want to” drop-down menu and select “File a Complaint about an Officer”.

 

  • By phone at 404-546-5945. Please leave a detailed message.

 

  • At any Atlanta Police Department facility. Bring a legible written communication or speak with a supervisor (Sergeant or above).

 

 

NOTE: An oral Citizen Complaint may be made at the APD Office of Professional Standards located at:

 

185 Ted Turner Drive, SW

Suite #2100

Atlanta, GA 30303

Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Phone: 404-546-5945

 

After hours, leave a detailed message with the appropriate contact information.

 

Citizen complaints should be completed within 180 days.

 

All complaints filed against a City of Atlanta Police employee are subject to the Open Records Act; therefore, the information may be released to the general public if it is requested in accordance with the Open Records Act.

 

APD Officer/Employee Complaint Form 

 

APD Office of Professional Standards