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2. You may use this form to file a complaint. We encourage you to provide as much information as possible. It is helpful to investigators to be able to follow up on information or speak to people involved in the incident to gather evidence. 

   Please do not use this form to report crimes. 

4. Please check this box if you would like to file the complaint anonymously.

   1. Yes, I would like to file the complaint anonymously.
6. Your Information:
8. First Name
9. Last Name
10. Middle Initial
12. Address 1
14. Address 2
16. City
17. State
18. ZIP
20. Phone Number
21. Email *

    If you are filing this complaint anonymously and your email address includes a portion of your name, please put "N/A."

23. Information about the Incident:
25. Location (address, street intersection)*
27. Date*
    Date
28. Time
    Time
30. Name of ELPD Officer(s)/Employee(s) (If known)
32. Name of Witness(es) or Others Involved
34. Witness Phone or Email
36. Statement/Description of Incident:
38. Do you have photographs or video relevant to this incident?

    1. Video
    2. Photos
    3. Other documents (additional statement)
40. Videos, photos or other documents can be uploaded here:
42. Attachment 1
43. Attachment 2
44. Attachment 3
46. Please enter a description of the incident (no character limit)*
48. Please explain what you want to see happen as a result of this complaint (no character limit):*

50. Providing the following information about yourself is helpful to the East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission, but is not required:

52. Age (voluntary)
54. Gender (voluntary):

    1. Male
    2. Female
    3. Transgender Male
    4. Transgender Female
    5. Non-binary
    6. Decline
    7. Other
56. If you selected "other" please specify:
58. Racial/Ethnic Background (voluntary):

    1. Asian
    2. Black/African American
    3. Hispanic/Latino
    4. Native American
    5. Pacific Islander
    6. White
    7. 2 or more
    8. Decline
    9. Other
60. If you selected "other" please specify:
62. Important Public Records Information

    Information submitted in this form is subject to public disclosure.

64. The East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission exists to ensure professional and accountable law enforcement for the citizens of East Lansing. Honest feedback is essential to maintaining a police department that is both trustworthy and responsive to the community. Therefore, it is critical that truthfulness be maintained in the filing and investigation of complaints against the police. 

66. Truth and Accuracy*

    I certify that the information contained on this form is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that all information disclosed on this form will be available to the public.

    1. I hereby certify that the information in this complaint is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
68. Initials*

    If you are filing this complaint anonymously, please put "N/A."

69. Date*
    Date
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71. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
72. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

73. Submit

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