Cottage Grove Fire/EMS Department
CITIZEN COMPLAINT REPORT
Cottage Grove Public Safety collectively serves our community
compassionately providing protection of life and property.
We do this with honor, integrity, pride and professionalism.
We are Cottage Grove Public Safety.
Written & Signed Complaints
The Cottage Grove Fire/EMS Department is committed to maintaining integrity, discipline, and
an
exceptional relationship with the community of trust and confidence.
If you believe an employee of the Cottage Grove Fire/EMS Department has behaved in an
inappropriate
manner you are encouraged to inform the Department. Frequently, complaints and
concerns can
be handled without filing a “formal” complaint. If you would like to make a concern
or
complaint known to the department without filing a written complaint, you may contact
the shift supervisor by:
Calling 651-458-2850 during normal business hours.
Coming to the Public Safety Department during business hours at the address below.
If you decide you would like to file a written complaint, please complete this form fully and accurately.
When describing the incident, write down a detailed account as you remember it. Include the
location, date, time, and telephone number, and the names and addresses of other known
witnesses. If known, give the name(s) of the fire/ems staff involved. If you do not know the staff’s
name(s), use the narrative section to describe the staff involved in as much detail as you can
remember. If necessary, attach any additional sheets to this form. It’s also important that you
include as much as you remember of any conversation you or others had with the staff or
any actions
taken by the staff. Describe in detail what you feel the staff or any fire/ems
department employee
did that was not proper. Before an investigation can begin, state law
requires that a signed, written
complaint be completed; therefore, sign the form in the area marked
“Citizen Signature.”
When you have completed the Complaint form, either bring it to the public safety department,
Monday
through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or mail it to:
Director of Public Safety
Public Safety Department
12800 Ravine Parkway
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016
Upon receipt of your completed form, your complaint will be investigated. Upon completion of the
investigation, a “Finding of Fact” will be determined. Please allow 30 days for the investigation
process to be completed. You will be notified by letter with the disposition of your complaint.