The Sheriff’s Office investigates allegations of employee misconduct and alleged violations of policy, procedure, or law. Complaints about the validity of a traffic citation or criminal arrest should be heard by the courts. We will be happy to direct you to the appropriate court.
 

You may file a complaint in person, by phone, by mail, or by email. A form is available at each KCSO location and on our web site. If you live in one of our contract cities, you may also submit your complaint to the city police chief, a supervisor, or a city official.

Emailed complaints should be sent to: iiu.sheriff@metrokc.gov.
Internal Investigations Phone number: 206-296-4200
 

If a formal investigation is opened, the Internal Investigations Unit will assign an investigator and give you his or her name and phone number. You can call this person if you have questions or concerns.
 

The investigator will ask you to give a written statement in person or by telephone. With your permission, the statement may be recorded. You may be asked if you know the name of the employee(s) involved. You may also be asked:
• To describe what happened;
• To provide the names of potential witnesses;
• To allow us to photograph any injuries or property damage; and
• To consent to the release of medical records that are associated with your complaint.
 

We try to complete every investigation within thirty working days of receiving the complaint. If we cannot do so, we will notify you.
 

When the investigation is complete, we will send a letter to you that explains the results. We also notify the accused employee of the outcome.

If your complaint is sustained by factual evidence, the KCSO may discipline the employee or employees.
If you are not satisfied with the KCSO's investigation, you can contact the King County Ombudsman’s Office.
 

This part of our web site is also available as a print brochure. Contact the KCSO at (206) 296-4200 if you would like a copy of the brochure.
 

Our Complaint Form is in PDF format. Its size is 10K. Click here to download.