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New York state agency, state police, state university police, or state correctional facility

The OAG does not handle complaints about discrimination or misconduct by a state agency, New York State Police, SUNY police department, or a state correctional facility. For free legal assistance, contact Lawhelpny.org.

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Police, Port Authority Police Department

Complaints about the MTA or Port Authority of NY & NJ police departments are under the jurisdiction of the respective Inspectors General.

You may file a complaint with the Office of the MTA Insp​ector General through the agency’s online form, in person at any command, or through the MTAPD IAB hotline at 1-212-878-1278.

Report misconduct by the PAPD by downloading and completing a complaint form, in person at the central police desk or any police command, through email at InspectorGeneral@panynj.gov or by calling 1-973-565-4340.