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How to: File a Police Complaint or Commendation

Information about filing a Police Complaint or Commendation form.

The Civilian Police Oversight Agency (CPOA) has moved to a new location. Our new office is located at:

501 Tijeras Avenue NW, Suite 2E, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102

At this time, we are unable to accept in-person complaints as we continue to transition and settle into our new space. To file a complaint, please use our online complaint portal, call our office, or send your complaint by mail. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to serving you from our new location.

There are several ways to file a complaint or a commendation report of an Albuquerque Police Department officer:

Online Form

Download & Print a Complaint or Commendation Form

Step 1: Download and complete a printable Police Complaint or Commendation Form:

Step 2: Return your Police Complaint or Commendation Form by any of the following methods:

  • Mail your Police Complaint or Commendation Form to: Civilian Police Oversight Agency, City of ABQ, P.O. Box 1293, Albuquerque, NM 87103; or
  • Hand-deliver your Police Complaint or Commendation Form to:
    • Civilian Police Oversight Agency, 600 2nd NW, Room 813, Albuquerque, NM 87102 (View map); or
    • Any Albuquerque Police Department Substation (View police Substation locations); or
    • Albuquerque Police Department Internal Affairs Division, City Hall, One Civic Plaza NW (View map); or
  • Fax your Police Complaint or Commendation Form to: 505-924-3775

Report in Person

Report police misconduct in person at any of the following locations:

  • Civilian Police Oversight Agency, 600 2nd NW, Room 813, Albuquerque, NM 87102 (View map); or
  • Any Albuquerque Police Department Substation (View police Substation locations); or
  • Albuquerque Police Internal Affairs Division, City Hall, One Civic Plaza NW (View map)

Report by Telephone

Report police misconduct by calling 505-924-3770.

Report by Email

Report police misconduct by emailing [email protected]