Complaints Regarding Hate-Related Officer Misconduct (CLEAR Act)
The Sausalito Police Department accepts and investigates complaints alleging that a peace officer has been a member of a hate group, participated in hate group activity, or publicly expressed hate. This process follows the California Law Enforcement Accountability Reform (CLEAR) Act, Penal Code § 13680–13683 and Title 11, California Code of Regulations, § 999.300 et seq.

Who can file
Anyone can file a complaint. You may file anonymously or on behalf of someone else. You do not need to know the officer's name or have complete information to file.

How to file
  • Online: Shield Complaint Portal
  • In person: Sausalito Police Department, 29 Caledonia Street, Sausalito, CA, 94965 at any time
  • By phone: 415 289-4170
  • By mail: Sausalito Police Department, Attn: Professional Standards, 29 Caledonia Street, Sausalito, CA, 94965
  • By email: brodgers@sausalito.gov
Complaints may be made in any language. Sign language and other accommodations are available on request. A complaint involving an officer from another agency will be accepted and forwarded to that agency within three days.

What happens next
  • You will receive a copy of your statement.
  • Your complaint will be assigned to an investigator, and you will be given the investigator's name and a complaint number.
  • The investigation will be conducted by SPD or a designated investigating agency, and the complaint will be reviewed by SPD Command Staff.
  • You will be notified in writing of the outcome.
No retaliation
Retaliation against anyone who files a complaint or cooperates in an investigation is prohibited.

Policies
SPD Policy 1009 – Personnel Complaints
SPD CLEAR Act investigation and adjudication procedures (1/1/2027)