Internal Affairs
How to Submit a Complaint
Complaints can be made in person, via fax, email or USPS letter to the Hudson County Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Internal Affairs Unit, 110 Hackensack Avenue, 2nd Floor. You may also call the office of Internal Affairs at (201) 395-5600, ext. 5186, to speak to an investigator Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. If calling after 3:00 p.m., you can leave a message on the recorded line. You will receive a return call the next business day.
Complaints can be made via email to correctionscomplaints@hcnj.us; Fax to (201) 395-5607 or in person 24 hours a day at the Hudson County Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation located at 35 Hackensack Avenue, Kearny NJ. Ask for the highest-ranking supervisor on duty; however, any officer can and will accept your complaint.
Please include as much of the following information as you can remember:
- Date, time and location of incident
- Name(s) and badge numbers(s) of the officer(s) involved
- Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of any potential witnesses
- Circumstances of the incident
You may also decide to complete a Civilian Complaint Form. Anonymous complaints will be accepted and thoroughly investigated.