MAKING A COMPLAINT

The police complaints process in Ontario has recently changed.  The Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) opened on October 19, 2009 and oversees all public complaints about police.  The OIPRD's role is to make sure that public complaints against police in Ontario are dealt with fairly, efficiently and effectively.

To make a complaint to the OIPRD, a person may fill out a form online, fax or mail a complaint or submit a complaint in person at the OIPRD office.  In addition, a person may also submit a completed complaint form to any regional, municipal or provincial police station in Ontario.  The police will then forward the complaint to the OIPRD.

Additional information can be found at the OIPRD website or click here to efile your complaint.