File a complaint, commendation, or request a status update

Use this form to file a commendation or complaint about a Portland Police Bureau officer. You may also use this form to request a status update on a complaint you filed with Independent Police Review or provide comments, suggestions, or questions to our office.

Please contact Independent Police Review if you have any questions about the form or would like to make your inquiry over the phone or by email: 503-823-0146, ipr@portlandoregon.gov

Do not use this form if you are reporting a crime or needing a copy of a police report.

Crime reports must be taken by the Portland Police Bureau. Visit the Police Bureau's website for more information.
Please contact the Police Bureau's Records Division for copies of police reports.

The City of Portland ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services. Request these services online (www.portland.gov/311/ada-request) or call 503-823-4000, Relay Service: 711

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File a commendation

When a community member submits a commendation, we forward it directly to the Chief of Police, and also send copies to the commended officer(s) and their supervisor.

Describe your commendation about a sworn member of the Portland Police Bureau:

Comments, suggestions, or questions for Independent Police Review

Please provide your comments, suggestions, and questions:

Request a status update on your complaint to Independent Police Review

Complete the following information to request a status update on a complaint you filed with Independent Police Review.

Please note: Independent Police Review can only release complaint information to the original complaining party.

First name:*

Last name:*

Date of birth:

Case number (if you recall)

IPR Investigator you spoke with (if you recall)

Please provide your contact information

Please provide your name:

Email address:

Primary phone number:

Phone

Work phone number:

Phone

Preferred follow-up method:

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Information about you

Complete the following information to file a complaint with Independent Police Review.

Are you interested in mediating your complaint?

Mediation is an alternative to the traditional complaint/disciplinary process. It is a voluntary, confidential process where a professional mediator helps officers and community members talk and listen to each other. It's a chance for community members and officers to express their thoughts and hear how their actions affect each other.

More information can be found on our website.

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First name*

Last name*

Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)*

Street address*

Apartment number (please enter N/A if not applicable)*

City*

State*

Zip code*

Email address

Primary phone number

Phone

Work phone number

Phone

How were you involved in the incident?

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Third party and attorney information

Are you filing this information on behalf of someone else?*

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Please enter the person's name, address, and phone number:

Are you being represented by an attorney or other legal representation?

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Name of attorney representing you related to the subject matter of this complaint:

Attorney or legal representative's phone number:

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Information about the incident

Location of the incident:*

Date of the incident (mm/dd/yyyy):

Time of the incident:

AM or PM?

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Names and badge numbers of officers involved (if known):

Names, addresses and phone numbers of witnesses (if known):

Please provide a brief description of the incident:

Attach files, videos, or other documents

Up to 10 files may be uploaded. The maximum file size allowed is 30 MB. If you have more than 10 files or any of your file sizes exceed 30 MB, please contact ipr@portlandoregon.gov

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Please provide any publicly available webpages that may be helpful in the review of the incident:

Do you have any comments, suggestions, and questions?

Additional questions about you

Your answers to the next questions will not be used to investigate your complaint, process your commendation, or review your comments or questions unless you think you were treated differently because you identify as a member of a protected class.

The following questions help us monitor policing patterns and ensure our services are accessible to people who need them.

What is your gender?

Which category below best describes you? Multiple categories may be selected:*

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If your response was not listed, please describe:

The City of Portland ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services. Please indicate “Yes” if you would like to request interpretation or an accommodation as part of accessing IPR’s services.

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Please describe your request. To protect your privacy, do not include any personal or health-related information.

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