Caller told he must return within two days after getting complaint form, or his complaint is not valid. Caller is told he cannot send his own complaint form in, only the Police station's form may be used. Officer tell caller that he cannot file a third party complaint, but he may bring whoever he wants with him to the Police station when he does file the complaint. Caller asks for information about filing a complaint, officer explains he must talk to a Sergeant, however one is not available at the moment, offering to have a Sergeant call him. Officer explains that the caller may send in his own complaint form, and proceeds to give the caller an address.
Officer encourages the caller to come into the station and get matter resolved.
Dougherty PD.wav Caller is connected with officer who explains he must be given details about the complaint. Told he must come down to station to fill out report. Exeter, CA-.wav Caller is told he cannot tape the phone call. Caller is told he can be sued by the officer for filing a false complaint, and that he is not allowed to send his own form in. The form must be filled out at the station.