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How to File Complaints against the Boston Police Department

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 Boston Police Department.

Boston Police Department Internal Affairs

1 Schroeder Plaza, Boston, MA 02120
(617) 343-4320

internalaffairs@pd.boston.gov

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.
bpdnews.com/complaintform

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:
bpdnews.com/faq#:~:text=Q%3A%20How%20do%20I%20file,to%20speak%20with%20a%20supervisor.

• Anonymous complaints will not be investigated.
• Complaints submitted by phone will be investigated.

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