Filing a Complaint

Filing a complaint

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KPD Internal Affairs Division

The Kemah Police Department maintains a separate division for receiving and investigating complaints from citizens against police officers and civilian employees of KPD. The Internal Affairs Division (IAD) is a stand-alone division within the Administration Division.

The Internal Affairs Division can be reached at 281-334-5414. When you contact the office, an IAD investigator will explain the process in order to file a complaint. The IAD office is located at 1401 TX-146 Kemah, Texas 77565, within the police department. The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Persons with disabilities and unable to travel, can contact the office for assistance.

When you come into the Kemah Police Department, you will need to bring your official state or government-issued photo ID with you in order to provide a sworn statement concerning your complaint.

KPD welcomes your compliments, complaints, and suggestions. If you have a concern or want to praise a police officer or member of the police department for their actions, please complete the form below. A member of the command staff will contact you.

The Kemah Police Department will accept complaints, including incidents of racial profiling, against any member of the department. The department will investigate all complaints thoroughly; however complaints made against members of the department that are false in nature may subject the complainant to criminal and/or civil charges.

complaint process

Process Step one

An IAD investigator will take a sworn statement from the complainant and any witnesses to the incident.

Process Step Two

After a complainant provides IAD with a sworn statement, an internal affairs investigation will be opened to properly vet the complaint.

Process Step Three

When appropriate, medical records may be examined, physical and/or digital evidence is gathered, and photographs may be taken.

Process Step Four

The complainant may be asked to take a polygraph examination. The polygraph examination is strictly voluntary. However, state law mandates that the complainant must take and pass a polygraph examination before an accused peace officer can be ordered to take a polygraph examination.

Process Step Five

Once the investigation is complete, the complaint/case is presented to the Kemah Police Administrative Division for disposition.

Process Step Six

The Kemah Police Administrative Division will determine the disposition of the allegation and will recommend discipline if applicable. The employee’s Division Lieutenant and/or direct supervisor will then administer the appropriate discipline if necessary.

Process Step Seven

Upon final disposition of the complaint, a written response detailing the outcome of the investigation will be sent to the citizen and employee involved.

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Changes to Our Privacy Policy

Any changes made to our privacy policy will be posted here. For questions or comments regarding this policy, please contact us. This policy was last modified in December 2021.