Complaint Review Process
The University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD) operates under strict rules and regulations that provide for professional conduct. Occasionally, however, a situation may arise that leads to a formal complaint against the police. Complaints are taken very seriously and investigated thoroughly.
- Each complaint is assigned to a UCPD supervisor for investigation. The investigation process includes formal interviews of all parties concerned.
- Once the investigation has been concluded, the complainant(s) will receive a written response from the executive director of the UCPD explaining the findings and any disciplinary actions taken by the department as a result of a sustained complaint.
- For complaints relating directly or indirectly to issues of excessive force, violation of rights, and abusive language, the investigative report is submitted to the Independent Review Committee for the UCPD for review.
- The committee reports its findings and recommendations to the vice-president for community & government affairs. A report from the committee to the president including all incidents and any recommended changes to policies or procedures is produced annually and distributed widely throughout the campus and community.
