Complaints FAQ

The Dalton Police Department is dedicated to providing exceptional service to its citizens through a problem-solving approach, emphasizing a commitment to excellence through teamwork. Police employees are carefully selected, held to the highest standards and provided with the best training available. The purpose of the Professional Standards Unit is the diligent pursuit of the truth. We are committed to that objective, recognizing that our agency’s credibility depends upon the community’s belief that we can police ourselves. With that in mind, we provide the following information regarding how you can file a complaint, how a complaint is investigated, and how it is disposed of.