You may make a complaint in person at any Sheriff's station or the Internal Affairs Division regardless of where the incident occurred. File a complaint with the internal affairs division of the police department.Make a formal complaint to civilian oversight boards if available. 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. False imprisonment occurs when you unlawfully deprive another person of his or her personal liberty. The unit is comprised of deputy district attorneys, investigators, and paralegals focusing primarily on protecting consumers and legitimate businesses. Under PC 236, there is no requirement that the victim is moved to another location. This policy manual is dedicated to the hard working professionals of the San Bernardino Police. Department. 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. False imprisonment that constitutes kidnapping (PC 207).