Submit a Whistleblower Complaint OR Request Public Information

This a form to request that:

a whistleblower complaint be submitted to (or against) a government agency or a political organization

a government agency provide information to the public

Our organization will examine the request and, if possible, make a good-faith effort to fulfill your request. We cannot guarantee that information submitted through this form will result in a request since not all complaints contain actionable information. All whistleblower complaints submitted through this form will remain confidential unless you authorize us to release the findings.

This form is primarily intended to address complaints and information requests within San Diego County.

What type of request would you like to make? * *

Request that a complaint be filed with or against a government or political organization

Request information records from a public agency

What type of organization do you want to file your complaint with?

A government agency

A Political Party

A Non-Profit Organization

I don't know

What is the name of the organization/agency where you would like to file the complaint? *

Please be as specific as possible. If the complaint is to be filed with a city, for example, please list the department where you would like the complaint filed, if you know the department.

Website of Organization or Agency

Please list the website URL of the organization where you would like this complaint filed, if known.

What is/are the name(s) of the person(s) you are submitting this complaint about?

What position/role/title does the person you are submitting this complaint about hold in the organization?

Where and when did the incident occur? *

Please list the dates (if known) and places (if known) where the incident about which you are complaining occurred.

Describe the Incident *

Please describe the incident about which you are filing your complaint in as much detail as possible. Please include any evidence that you have to collaborate the information you provide in your complaint.

Who can support your claims? *

OPTIONAL Please list any other people who may be able to help us verify your report of this violation, and any contact information you may have that will help us get in touch with them. We will NOT share that you mentioned them in this report without your permission. If you don't have their contact information, we will attempt to find it.

Jurisdiction of Request *

What is the jurisdiction would you like to request records from? What is the name of the City/County/municipality?

What is the public agency or department from which you would like to request information? *

If known, please specify which agency or department you wish to request this information (police department, human resources, development services, city council, etc..)

Start Date of Request

The earliest date from which you would like to request records

End Date of Request

The latest date from which you would like to request records

Regarding a Person, Project or Proposal?

Are the records you wish to obtain regarding a specific person, project or proposal? If so, please list the names of the person(s), project or proposal that the records would be regarding.

What Type of Records Would You Like Requested?

Generated Documents

Emails

Text Messages/Phone Records

Records Requested *

Please describe the records you are requesting. Please be specific with your request so that we can best be able to narrow our inquiry and respond to you quickly and efficiently. To expedite your request and to eliminate opportunities for error, please complete this form with as much detail as possible, specifically identifying the records you are requesting. Requests should reasonably describe identifiable records prepared, owned, used or retained by the Jurisdiction and Agency from which you are making this request.

Reason for Request

OPTIONAL. Please describe why you are making this request in order to help us better facilitate your request.

Your Name *

Please list your real name. We cannot process your complaint (whether filed anonymously or not) without it. We will not share your name or contact information with the organization with which we are filing the complaint, or the public, unless you specifically instruct us to do so.

Your Phone Number

Please list your contact information. We may need additional information to process your request or to let you know the status and results of your complaint; providing good contact information will allow us to do so. We will not share your name or contact information with the organization with which we are filing the complaint, or the public, unless you specifically instruct us to do so.

Your Email *

Would You Like this Request to be Filed in Your Name?

If you would like, we can file this request with the organization/agency in your name, otherwise, we can file it in the name of our organization.

Yes, I want my name and contact information listed on the request

No, I prefer to remain anonymous

Would You Like this Complaint to be Filed Using Your Name? *

If you would like, we can file this complaint with the appropriate agency in your name, otherwise, we can file it in the name of our organization.

Yes, I want my name and contact information listed on the complaint

No, I prefer to remain anonymous

Can this complaint be publicized? *

Would you like any complaints generated as a result of this form submission and any actions that results from this complaint to be made public?

Yes, I want this complaint and its results to be made public

No, I would like this complaint and any resulting actions to remain private

I would like this complaint to remain private but would like the results to be made public

I certify that the information in this form is the truth and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

I certify that I am making this complaint request in the interest of the public good, and will not use this form submission for slander, libel, or other defamatory actions nor to harass the person(s) whom I am reporting.

I understand that submitting this form does not guarantee that a complaint will be submitted. Not all complaints are actionable. Our ability to submit complaints is also constrained by our organization's resources and Mission. If a complaint is created, based on the information you provided, we will send confirmation and a copy of the complaint to the email address included, if you have chosen to include an email address.

I understand that the results of this request are public record and, depending on the jurisdiction, may be publicly listed. Our organization may also publicly post the results of a records request on our website, social media or through other communications.

I understand that submitting this form does not guarantee that a records requests will be submitted. Not all requests are actionable nor feasible. Our ability to submit request is also constrained by our organization's resources. If a request is created, based on the information you provided, we will send confirmation and a copy of the request to the email address included, if you have chosen to include an email address.

Thank you for submitting your complaint or records request. If you have provided valid contact information, we will follow up with you with any questions we may have and to give you updates on the status of your request.

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