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How to File Complaints against the California Highway Patrol

OpenPolice.org is an independent project developed by Flex Your Rights, a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit.

We recommend you start by preparing a transparent misconduct report on OpenPolice.org. Then use the information below to submit a formal complaint to the California Highway Patrol.

California Highway Patrol Internal Affairs

You can submit your complaint through this agency's online complaint form. Include the public link to your OpenPolice.org complaint. And if possible, attach your OpenPolice.org PDF, which we will send you.
chp.ca.gov/Notify-CHP/Commend-or-Complain#commendForm

This investigative agency has a PDF form you can print out and mail.
chp.ca.gov/CommunityOutreachAndMediaRelationsSite/Documents/Chp240B.pdf

If you submit your complaint on paper, we recommend that you staple a copy of your full OpenPolice.org complaint together with the department form.

Complaint process information:
chp.ca.gov/Home/Contact-Us/Commend-or-Complain

• Complaints submitted by phone will be investigated.
• Complaints submitted by postal mail will be investigated. Send using USPS Certified Mail.

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