Complaint Form

Citizen Complaint Form
The St. Michaels Police Department takes all complaints seriously regarding the Department’s service and its members’ conduct. 

  • The St. Michaels Police Department will accept and address all complaints in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws; municipal and county rules; and the requirements of a memorandum of understanding.  
  • To Fill Out Complaint Form or View Status of existing complaint click on the menu links to the left. 

Pursuant to Maryland Law, any complaint of improper use of force must be signed and sworn to under penalty of perjury within 366 days of the incident. The aggrieved individuals, immediate family member, person present at the alleged incident or someone who has a video recording of the incident that, to the individual’s knowledge, is unaltered or the parent/guardian of a minor child. False accusation or statements which cause an investigation may lead to civil or criminal actions. The investigator to which the case has been assigned will contact the complainant for complaints against personnel. Then the complainant will be informed of the final disposition of a complaint and any discipline imposed.