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. In this blog, we'll discuss how wrongful arrests happen and explore what you can do if a police officer unlawfully arrested you.We're not just seasoned veterans in the courtroom; we're your unyielding advocate when you're confronting police misconduct. Example: Two officers respond to a domestic violence event. The primary officer,. In-person - Visit the police station of the officer's assigned municipality in person to file what is called an internal affairs complaint. San Jose cops to face trial on falsifying evidence claims. In the US, a "false arrest" requires that a LEO KNOWINGLY arrests a person against whom they do not have probable cause. Attached to the article is body cam video of a young couple's encounter with SJPD in their hotel room after a noise complaint. Once Valdez and Vasquez were both in the parking lot, the police zip-tied their hands, placed them under arrest, and put them in a police van.