There are several organisations responsible for dealing with police complaints. To make sure you get a quick and appropriate response, use the information on this page to help you send your complaint to the right place.
Please note, the Police and Crime Commissioner can only review complaints about Greater Manchester Police’s Chief Constable.
If you have a complaint about a police officer, member of police staff, police community support officer or special constable of Greater Manchester Police:
Visit the complaints section of GMP’s website where you can complete a form.
You can also email the force on complaints@gmp.police.uk
Alternatively, write to:
Professional Standards Branch Investigations
Greater Manchester Police
Openshaw Complex
Lawton Street
Openshaw
Manchester
M11 2NS
Telephone: 0161 856 2910
If you want to complain about the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police then please contact us:
Write to:
The Monitoring Officer
Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Greater Manchester
Civic Centre Complex
Chorley Road
Swinton
Salford
M27 5DA
Telephone: 0161 604 7711
Fax: 0161 604 7722
Email: info@gmpcc.org.uk
These details should also be used if you have a complaint about the Commissioner. These will be initially handled by our office before being referred to the Police and Crime Panel.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has information on its websiteabout the police complaints system.
You can also email the IPCC on enquiries@ipcc.gsi.gov.uk or write to:
Independent Police Complaints Commission
PO Box 473
Sale
M33 0BW
Telephone: 0300 020 0096
Fax: 020 7404 0430