Office of the Independent Police Auditor for the City of Petaluma
Office of the Independent Police Auditor for the City of Petaluma
Welcome to the official website of the Office of the Independent Police Auditor for the City of Petaluma (IPAP). Here, you can find up-to-date information on the IPAP’s work, as well as submit complaints or share your thoughts, concerns, or questions about policing in Petaluma. We value your input and are committed to working with the community to support and improve local policing.
About the IPAP
As the independent oversight arm for the Petaluma Police Department, the IPAP ensures all citizen complaints and internal affairs investigations are thorough, objective, and fair. We also review investigations of officer-involved shootings to ensure they are just and complete. With a focus on improvement, we provide evaluations and recommendations for police policies, procedures, and training. We also facilitate mediation using restorative justice practices to build trust and understanding between the police and the community.