How to File a Complaint About a Bergen County Sheriff's Officer or Jail Employee
Need to report misconduct by a Bergen County Sheriff's officer or jail employee? You can file a complaint—even anonymously. Here's where to send it and who to contact with questions.
The Bergen County Sheriff's Office accepts misconduct complaints from anyone, at any time. You don't have to give your name - anonymous reports are accepted too. Your age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or immigration status doesn't matter. The policy exists to make sure everyone's report gets received, no exceptions.
If you have questions about a complaint, or you need to provide additional information, you can call the Bergen County Office of Professional Standards at (201) 336-3500 ext. 4540.
Using a printed Internal Affairs Report Form? Mail it or drop it off at: 160 S River St, BCI Building, Hackensack, NJ 07601.
Prefer to file online? The Bergen County Sheriff's Office website (bcsd.us) has a fillable Internal Affairs Report form.
Whether you mail or drop off the form at 160 S River St, BCI Building, Hackensack, NJ 07601, or use the online version at bcsd.us, include as much detail as possible. Clear descriptions help the Office of Professional Standards understand exactly what happened. Forgot something? You can still add information after you submit.
Tip: For questions or to add more information to a complaint, call the Bergen County Office of Professional Standards at (201) 336-3500 ext. 4540.
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