A goal of the Torrance Police Department is to ensure that the public is served in a most efficient and effective manner by highly trained police officers, bearing in mind that the police officer of today works in an extremely complex society.

Truly favorable attitudes cannot prevail when a question of misuse of authority, either real or imagined, arises. Every investigation, therefore, is undertaken with the dual objective of opening channels of communications between the department and the community, and maintaining an on-going review of Department Services and Policies.

To assist us in achieving this goal, you, as a citizen, can help by letting us know if you have a complaint. Your complaint will be quickly, professionally, and objectively investigated in order to arrive at an appropriate conclusion.

The proper administration of law enforcement can be insured only through a highly professional police agency which respects itself and earns the respect of the public. The Torrance Police Department has made vigorous efforts to achieve this status, and it is our desire to provide the means whereby it might be sustained.

If you wish to file a formal complaint, it will be necessary for you to complete a personnel complaint form (provided below).

Personnel Complaint Form - English

Personnel Complaint Form - Spanish

Personnel Complaint Form - Japanese

Personnel Complaint Form - Korean

Please fill out, sign and mail or submit at our station lobby.

We are located at: 3300 Civic Center Dr. Torrance, CA 90503