Policy Complaints

The PAB reviews Berkeley Police Department policies, practices, and procedures. Any community member who believes that a policy, practice, or procedure is insufficient or improper can request a review by the PAB. The Office of the Director of Police Accountability (ODPA) accepts policy complaints and brings them before the Board.

How to file a complaint about a Berkeley Police Department policy

Submit a complaint using our online form:

Complete the online form

Alternatively, you can also submit a complaint by email, mail, or in person:

• Email: Download and fill out the form. Submit it to DPA@berkeleyca.gov.
• Mail or In Person: Download and fill out the form. ODPA Staff can provide physical copies of the form upon request. Please mail or deliver to: 1900 Addison Street, 3rd Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704.

Policy Review Process

• The Director will agendize the Policy Complaint for a meeting of the Board. You will be notified of the meeting date and time and, if you wish, may attend the meeting to address the Board and answer their questions.
• If the Board agrees that a policy review is warranted, they may take appropriate action, including initiating an investigation or establishing a subcommittee to review the policy.
• The Board may recommend that the Police Department adopt or revise a policy. It will send the recommendation to the Chief of Police or City Manager, who will consider whether to implement it.
• The Board could also decide that no policy change is warranted.

If you have any questions about this process, contact the Office of the Director of Police Accountability.