Citizen Complaint Process
At the Yolo County Sheriff's Office, we value the community's feedback and concerns. We are committed to addressing all complaints regarding the service provided by our Office and the conduct of our members with utmost seriousness. Our Office accepts and thoroughly investigates all complaints of misconduct in accordance with our policies and the applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as municipal and county rules and any collective bargaining agreements. You have the right to make a complaint against a Peace Officer for any improper conduct and California law requires this agency to have a procedure to investigate those complaints. We have a strict policy in place to ensure that members of the community can report misconduct without fear of reprisal or retaliation.
Personnel complaints encompass any allegations of misconduct or improper job performance that, if proven true, would constitute a violation of our Office policy or of federal, state, or local laws, policies, or rules. These complaints may originate from within our organization or from the public.
Inquiries regarding conduct or performance that, if true, would not violate our Office policy or any laws, policies, or rules may be addressed informally by a supervisor and will not be considered personnel complaints. Such inquiries typically involve seeking clarification on policies, procedures, or the response to specific incidents by our Office.