The Internal Affairs Division of the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for ensuring that members of the department meet the highest standards of professional conduct and are responsive to the citizens they serve. This Division is also responsible for the thorough investigation of all complaints of misconduct against members of the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office.

The primary mission is to assure that the members of the Sheriff’s Office meet the highest standards of integrity and ethical performance.

The Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to providing the best possible police service to the citizens it serves. Officers are carefully selected and receive the best possible training to help them perform their duties in a fair, honest, impartial, and professional manner. Your assistance helps the Sheriff’s Office maintain the integrity of the organization. If you feel strongly about the conduct of an officer, positively or negatively, please let us know.

The Internal Affairs Division can be reached by telephone at: 732-745- 3271 ext. 4173, 4174, 3375 or citizens may visit Headquarters located at the 701 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901.

How to Commend an Officer

Recognition for a job well done is important. Officers and civilian employees of the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office are no exception. If an officer or other member of the Sheriff’s Office renders a service that you feel is worthy of a commendation, we would like to hear about it.

To commend a Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office employee you may:

• Telephone the Internal Affairs Division by calling: 732-745-3271 ext., 4173, 4174 or 3375.
• Telephone the members supervisor directly.
• Write to the Internal Affairs Supervisor at: 701 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901.
  
  • Please include as much of the following information as you can remember:
  • Date, time, and location of the incident
  • Name(s) and badge number(s) of the member(s) involved.
  • Circumstances of the incident.

The employee and his/her supervisor will be notified of the commendation. A copy will also be included in the employee’s personnel file.

How to File a Complaint

Providing police services can often be a very difficult and complex job. The Sheriff’s Office recognizes that mistakes may be made and the actions of our officers may fall short of expectations. The Sheriff’s Office has established rules and regulations and standard operating procedures governing the professional and personal conduct of employees and acceptable work performance standards. These guidelines are designed to protect the well-being and the rights of all citizens and employees. The Internal Affairs Division will thoroughly investigate all reports of misconduct by officers regardless of the source. Anyone who files a complaint against an officer will be treated with courtesy and respect.

In order to protect the rights of all persons and ensure that all employees abide by all laws and regulations, the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office will maintain an Internal Affairs Unit that is consistent with the Policies and Procedures set forth by the New Jersey State Attorney General’s Office.

How to submit completed forms:

Complaint forms are currently available in 11 languages. After filling out the form, they can be submitted via online submission, E-Mail, Fax, USPS or hand deliver the document to the facility directly.

SECTION #1 - Person Making Report - (Optional)

1. Full Name

2. Phone Number

3. Address

4. E-mail Address

5. City/State

6. Date of Birth

SECTION #2 – Subject to Allegation

1. Subject of Complaint (Name)

2. Badge Number

3. Incident Location

4. Date and Time of Incident

5. Narrative of the alleged incident and conduct of the staff member.

SECTION #3 - Other Information

1. How was this reported?

2. Any physical evidence submitted?

3. Was the incident previously reported?

ONLINE SUBMISSION

Currently, only the English version of the online form contains fields that can be filled out using Adobe Acrobat. After filling out the form, click on the “Submit Form” button at the top of the document and a pop-up window will appear for you to select your preferred e-mail software (ex. Outlook).

Make your selection and a new e-mail window will pop-up, out containing the filled-out PDF document as an attachment, and the pre-addressed e-mail address for the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs Unit It should be noted that any supporting digital evidence or files, please attach it to the e-mail.

HARD COPY SUBMISSION

Any language version of the form can be printed and completed then submitted to the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs Unit in several different ways:

EMAIL FORM: 
MCSO.InternalAffairs@co.middlesex.nj.us

FAX FORM:
732-745-8947

MAIL FORM:
Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office
701 Livingston Ave,
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Attn: Internal Affairs Unit

HAND DELIVER:
To deliver the completed form(s), please place the documents and/or evidence in a sealed envelope to the attention of the Internal Affairs Unit, deliver them to the Sheriff’s Office and request to hand deliver documents to an Officer in the Internal Affairs Unit.

(GPS location)
701 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

File your complaint:

Appendix A - ENGLISH
Appendix B - ENGLISH

Appendix A - SPANISH
Appendix B - SPANISH

Appendix A - CHINESE
Appendix B - CHINESE

Appendix B - ARABIC

Appendix A - HINDI
Appendix B - HINDI

Appendix A TAGALOG
Appendix B - TAGALOG

Appendix A - POLISH
Appendix B - POLISH

Appendix A - Haitian
Appendix B - HAITIAN

Appendix A - KOREAN
Appendix B - KOREAN

Appendix A - PORTUGESE
Appendix B - PORTUGESE

Appendix A - VIETNAMESE 
Appendix B - VIETNAMESE

If you need further assistance, please contact the MCSO Internal Affairs Unit @ 732-745-3386