PERSONNEL COMPLAINTS

The Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department has a strict policy of maintaining good law enforcement community
relations. To achieve this goal, it is imperative that all complaints against members of the department be thoroughly
investigated. We want to know when our service needs to be improved and we also want to provide a means for citizens
to redress grievances against the departmental members.

The following is information on how to make a formal complaint and answers some commonly asked questions about our
procedures.

IN WHAT FORM MAY I MAKE MY COMPLAINT?

 Complaints are accepted in writing, and in person. In making a complaint, please use the attached Personnel
Complaint form. You may mail or walk the form to the following address:

Orange County Sheriff Coroner

320 N. Flower Street 4th Floor
Santa Ana, Ca 92703
Internal Investigations Unit

WHO WILL INVESTIGATE MY COMPLAINT?

 Complaints can be handled by the appropriate Division Commander or by our Internal Investigations Unit. Complaints
can be lodged during normal business hours at most of our several facilities located throughout the county. If this is
impractical, you may telephone Internal Investigations at (714) 834-5548.
 After normal business hours, complaints can be made to the Sheriffs Watch Commander (714) 647-7000. The Watch
Commander will take information regarding the complaint and forward it to the appropriate division.
 Written complaints will also be accepted. Please use the attached "Personnel Complaint Form." Upon receipt of the
written complaint, an investigator or other member of the department may interview you.

IF I WRITE MY COMPLAINT, WHY DO YOU WANT TO TALK TO ME?

 The department wants to do a complete investigation of all sincere complaints. Departmental employees are also
interviewed, which can lead to a version of events that varies from what is written by a complainant. Fairness to both sides
requires that involved parties and witnesses also be interviewed in an attempt to ascertain the truth. Certain facts,
recollections, or evidence not originally considered by the complainant could be vital in determining the facts of the
incident.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE DEPARTMENTAL EMPLOYEE?

 That will depend on what, if anything, the employee did wrong. If the actions were criminal, the employee will be dealt
with like any other citizen. If their behavior was improper but not criminal, the employee may be disciplined by the Sheriff
to the degree warranted by the individual situation. Disciplines can range from reprimands through suspensions to
termination.

WILL I BE INFORMED REGARDING THE OUTCOME OF THE INVESTIGATION?

 Yes. Internal Investigations will mail you a letter within 30 days of the disposition of the case CPC
832.7).
 SHERIFF-CORONER DEPARTMENT
County of Orange
Santa Ana, California

PERSONNEL COMPLAINT FORM

Alec Scott Abraham

Name of Complainant: _________________________________Date 02/26/2021
Reported: _____________________
1331 East Katella Ave. #202 Anaheim, CA 92805
Address: ____________________________________________City/State/Zip: ______________________
(949) 337-6993
Residence Phone: ____________________________________Business N/A
Phone: ____________________

Date and time of Incident: _________________________________________________________________

Orange County Sheriff Bus / Transportation to Wasco State Prison
Location of Incident: _____________________________________________________________________
2 Sheriff Deputy's / Theo Lacy Facility is where
Name (if known) or description of employee(s) involved: _________________________________________

the transportation bus departed from to drop me and other inmates off at the Wasco State Prison I do not
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Know the names of the 2 Sheriff Deputies but this happened on March 18, 2020
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Name, address & phone number of

witness(es):________________________________________________

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Summary of Complaint:

Before I state what had happen I want you to know that I have received no Medical Care
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regarding my injuries, my open wounds received no stitches, my teeth remain broken and painful, my face
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is disfigured now, but may have been better if I had received proper evaluation, then medical attention.
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I refused to have my head scanned with the medical device they were using, after denying the scan verbally
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several officers would force my face in to the windshield of the oncoming transportation bus. I was then
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dragged by the officers to a private single man cell where I was once again abused, having my face force
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and slammed against the cage this time. I was beaten really bad and after assessing the damage as a
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I have broken teeth and a disfigured face from the excessive force that the officers used. The Lieutenant at
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the Wasco Prison suggested I file this complaint and I would agree but I would also like to add that I want to
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obtain an attorney to file a lawsuit aganst the OC Sheriff Department and Wasco State Prison. Please
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advise me of any procedures if mandatory by your department that I would need to do,If applicable.
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I was carried off the bus by the 4 officers, 2 on each side of me, then was used as a battering ram by the
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4 officers, my shackles were still on and hands were bound to my waist, I was defenseless during the
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abuse the entire time. They had no right to do this to me. Then in retaliation of submitting a complaint
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I was sent to a Level 4 180 Yard / Unit, when the 270 is what I should of been placed in.
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I would like these officers brought to justice, I would also like to file a claim for my pain and suffering.
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Why was I abused, was it a requested by the Judge, District Attorney or the OC Sheriff Sgt. that ask
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me to sign something before I left Theo Lacy on the bus, he came on the bus making a request for
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my signature but I did not sign it and then he started to scream at me, no matter who did it, they
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Should be brought to justice to face excessive charges and be suspended or discharged.
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 Per the California Penal Code:

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE A COMPLAINT AGAINST A POLICE OFFICER FOR
ANY IMPROPER POLICE CONDUCT. CALIFORNIA LAW REQUIRES THIS AGENCY
TO HAVE A PROCEDURE TO INVESTIGATE CITIZENS' COMPLAINTS. YOU HAVE
THE RIGHT TO A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF THIS PROCEDURE. THIS AGENCY
MAY FIND AFTER INVESTIGATION THAT THERE IS NOT ENOUGH EVIDENCE TO
WARRANT ACTION ON YOUR COMPLAINT. EVEN IF THAT IS THE CASE, YOU
HAVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE THE COMPLAINT AND HAVE IT INVESTIGATED IF YOU
BELIEVE AN OFFICER BEHAVED IMPROPERLY. CITIZEN COMPLAINTS AND ANY
REPORTS OR FINDINGS RELATED TO COMPLAINTS MUST BE RETAINED BY THIS
AGENCY FOR AT LEAST FIVE YEARS.

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Tamil, Thai, Urdu and Vietnamese.

Please sign and date this complaint form (or its other language equivalent) and return it to
us, so we can proceed with the investigation.

Orange County Sheriff Coroner

P.O. BOX 449
SANTA ANA, CA 92702-0499
Internal Investigations Unit

By signing this form, I certify that the statements contained in it are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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Signature Date

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Name (Please print)