Where and how to file a complaint. If you have a complaint against a police officer or sheriff's deputy, you should first direct your complaint to the local law enforcement agency.Go to the large and well staffed San Bernardino Sheriff's Office at 655 E 3rd St, San Bernardino with the papers plus and other evidence you have. To report a crime that has or may have occurred in California, dial 9-1-1 or contact your local law enforcement agency. The plaintiff's claim in a warrantless false arrest lawsuit arose from a sheriff s deputy s visit to her house to check on the welfare of her daughter. Sometimes we can take you directly to court and get the arrest warrant cleared without you having to spend time in jail. Excessive Force: Officers using more physical force than necessary to subdue an individual. By filing a complaint with the police department, you can demand the officer face repercussions for their false arrest. By filing a complaint with the police department, you can demand the officer face repercussions for their false arrest. Arresting someone without proper grounds to justify the action is a civil rights violation.