ACLU of Delaware

Police Abuse Intake Form

Claims must generally be filed within two (2) years of the incident. For that reason, we are only interviewing people with recent encounters. We must make sure your experience is relevant to the ongoing advocacy and investigation work the ACLU of Delaware is doing.

We will reach out to you only if we intend to investigate your issue further. Please consult our information about Other Legal Resources in Delaware for other possible sources of assistance.

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Have you had a negative experience within the last two (2) years with any of the following? Check all that apply: *

Wilmington Police Department (WPD)

New Castle County Police Department (NCCPD)

Operation Safe Streets (OSS)

Governor's Task Force (GTF)

Probation Officers (unknown whether OSS/GTF)

Are you willing to speak about it? *

Yes

Please check any and all types of abuse/mistreatment you’ve experienced: *

Police Violence/Excessive Force

Unreasonable Search of Home

Unreasonable Search of Car

Unreasonable Search of Person

Stopped Without Cause on Foot

Stopped Without Cause in Car

Evidence Tampering

Arrested Without Cause (charges dismissed)

Other

Please provide details and dates of the incident(s) that occurred:

ACLU-DE does not ordinarily represent individuals in claims seeking monetary relief, but may refer individuals to other qualified resources. We are particularly interested in working with people who wish to seek systemic reform.

How would you like to proceed? *

Work with the ACLU-DE Legal Team to seek systemic relief

Request a referral for an attorney to seek monetary damages

Share my story to help change police policy and practices

Volunteer with the ACLU-DE to change police policy and practices

When additional information is needed, you will be contacted. Please provide the following:

Your Information:

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone *

Email *

Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip *

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