FORT WORTH MARSHAL’S OFFICE
PERSONNEL COMPLAINT SHEET
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Texas Government Code, Sec. 614.022: COMPLAINT TO BE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY COMPLAINANT.
To be considered by the head of a state agency or by the head of a fire department or local law enforcement agency, the
complaint must be:
(1) in writing; and
(2) signed by the person making the complaint.
Texas Government Code, Sec. 614.023: COPY OF COMPLAINT TO BE GIVEN TO OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE.
(a) A copy of a signed complaint against a law enforcement officer of this state or a fire fighter, detention officer, county
jailer, or peace officer appointed or employed by a political subdivision of this state shall be given to the officer or employee
within a reasonable time after the complaint is filed.
(b) Disciplinary action may not be taken against the officer or employee unless a copy of the signed complaint is given to the officer
or employee.
(c) In addition to the requirement of Subsection (b), the officer or employee may not be indefinitely suspended or terminated from
employment based on the subject matter of the complaint unless:
(1) the complaint is investigated; and
(2) there is evidence to prove the allegation of misconduct.
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Texas Penal Code, Sec. 37.08: FALSE REPORT TO A PEACE OFFICER
(a) A person commits an offense if, with intent to deceive, he knowingly makes a false statement that is material to a criminal
investigation and makes the statement to:
(1) A peace officer conducting the investigation; or
(2) any employee of a law enforcement agency that is authorized by the agency to conduct the investigation and that the actor
knows is conducting the investigation;
(b) In this section, “law enforcement agency” has the meaning assigned by Article 59.01, Code of Criminal Procedure.
(c) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
“I affirm that I have read and understand Texas Government Code, Section 614.022 and 614.023 (Complaints against law enforcement
officers) and Texas Penal Code, Section 37.08 (False report to a peace officer).”
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