The Division of Human Rights complaint form is available at the below link. You may use this form to file and submit your complaint online.In New York, a private person or a police officer commits the tort of false imprisonment or false arrest when they detain someone without legal authority. We can tell you if you have a case or not within five minutes, Call (866) 288-9529. This section provides information about how to report a crime in progress or a crime that has already happened. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. If you are subject to a false arrest or other police misconduct in New York City, you may need the help of a civil rights lawyer. False arrest is a police misconduct charge and often doesn't include any physical injuries to the victim. When should you file a lawsuit against the City of New York? The victim of a crime files a complaint report with the police.