No. If you have an inappropriate encounter with a police officer, you can file a complaint with the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB). The CCRB’s purpose is to investigate and mediate complaints about misconduct by NYPD officers. You can file a complaint by doing any of the following: • Complete the CCRB online complaint form; • Call 1 (800) 341-2272; • Call 311; • File a complaint in person by at the CCRB office (100 Church St., 10th Fl., New York, NY 10007); or • Write a letter to CCRB at the above address; Go to any police station and either file a complaint there or pick up a CCRB complaint form and fill it out at home and mail it to the above address.