The purpose of this form is for citizens to notify the department of complaints about our personnel. It is our policy to promptly investigate allegations of misconduct or wrongdoing by department members and to take appropriate action as to discipline, policy change, or exoneration.
Depending on the severity of the complaint, there are two methods of complaint resolution. The first and most common option is the Citizen Complaint Resolution Process (CCRP) and the second is an Internal Affairs Investigation. Please complete the information below so that we can process your complaint in an expeditious manner.
Do I have to give my name on the complaint? No, however, anonymous complaints can be difficult to investigate and thus the conclusion may not be what you expected. Also, if the investigation results in criminal action against the employee, you may be needed for successful prosecution. Information provided will be handled in a confidential manner. Note– Complaints of Innocence vs. Guilty – In situations involving only the contention of innocence of a charge placed by a police officer you should not file a complaint but rather should seek judicial redress through established court procedures.
Two ways to turn in the form:
1-Turn into Police Department at 4200 Vine Street
2-Mail to Police Department: ATTN: Chief of Police 4200 Vine St. St. Bernard, Ohio 45217
Citizen’s Compliment
For any compliments regarding an officer please email the Chief of Police at Msimos@stbernardpolice.org
2022 Citizen Survey
Please complete and mail to St. Bernard PD at 4200 Vine Street, St. Bernard, Ohio 45217 ATTN: Chief Simos