How to File A Citizen Complaint

The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office welcomes valid complaints about its service or personnel. Your constructive comments provide an open channel of communication between the Sheriff’s Office and the community, which enables us to maintain the highest possible standards.

Note: A disagreement over the validity of a traffic citation is not a complaint. Such disagreements should be directed to the proper court having jurisdiction in the matter. A complaint about detention center procedures should be submitted to the Director of the Adult Detention Center via appropriate channels.

Filing a Complaint

1. Gather your information

You will need:

  • The name and badge # of the person you are filing against.
  • The date, time that it happened.
  • The location of where it happened.
  • The name, address, and phone number of anyone who saw it happen

2. Download and complete the form

  • Download the
  • Fill it out as completely as you can.
  • Make a copy of the completed form for your records.

3. Submit the Form

By mail:

Mail the Citizen Complaint form to:
Olmsted County Sheriff's Office
Administration
101 4th Street SE
Rochester, MN 55904

In-Person:

Deliver the Citizen Complaint form to:
Olmsted County Sheriff's Office
Administration
101 4th Street SE
Rochester, MN 55904