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How to File Complaints against the Houston 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 Independent Police Oversight Board.

Independent Police Oversight Board

This is the agency that collects complaints against the Houston Police Department. It's where we recommend that OpenPolice.org users file their formal complaints.

1200 Travis, Suite 2001, Houston, TX 77002-6006

This investigative agency has a PDF form you can print out and mail.
houstontx.gov/police/contact/images/swornaffidavit_eng.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:
houstontx.gov/police/contact/iad.htm

• Only complaints submitted on department forms will be investigated.
• Submitted complaints may require a notary to be investigated.
• Complaints submitted by postal mail will be investigated. Send using USPS Certified Mail.

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