Office of Professional Accountability

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    The Office of Professional Accountability was created in February 2000, replacing the Internal Security Division. The Washington, D.C.-based Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) assisted in the creation of the office.

The office is responsible for:

• Evaluating the internal investigation process and making recommendations on strategies and policies to improve complaint gathering and investigative procedures;
• Classifying and reviewing all complaints made to the Office of Professional Accountability, directing all investigations, making recommendations regarding the disposition of cases, and ensuring consistency for proposed discipline;
• Building and maintaining community outreach programs to educate the public about the Office of Professional Accountability's role in ensuring professional standards for police personnel.

How to make a complaint against police officers or civilian employees of the Metropolitan Police Department.

If you have questions or comments, you may contact the Office of Professional Accountability at (615) 862-7317.