In 2006, the City Council created a part-time Independent Police Auditor (IPA) position. The Davis Independent Police Auditor is an independent entity hired to assist with concerns about the police department and to make recommendations to improve the delivery of police services. The Police Auditor reviews personnel complaint investigations, takes personnel complaints about the Police Department from people who do not feel comfortable going directly to the Department, and interacts with community members and organizations.

Michael Gennaco, the Independent Police Auditor may be contacted by email at policeauditor@cityofdavis.org

If you wish to make a citizen’s complaint about a specific interaction with the Police Department, you must fill out a citizen complaint form. This form is also available at the Davis Police Department, and at the City Manager's Office in City Hall. If you return a citizen’s complaint to the Independent Police Auditor, it will be forwarded to the police department for formal resolution. The Police Auditor can help guide you through the complaint process.

Commending Performance - More information on how to commend an employee can be found on the Commending Performance Submission page.

Complaint or Inquiry - To file a complaint or inquiry you will download a form (PDF) for completion and submission.

Alternative Conflict Resolution (ACR) Pilot Program - Visit the ACR Pilot Program page for details on the process.

Police Auditor Reports

Various reports completed by the Independent Police Auditor are available for review.
Please note that the dates below indicate when the IPA report was issued, not when any referenced incidents occurred.

2024

• June 2024 - Davis Recruitment and Hiring Audit (PDF)
• January 2024 - Allegation that Complainant Forced to Move Vehicle (PDF)

2023

• December 2023 - Review of Allegation DPD Failed to Provide Services and Gave Misinformation (PDF)
• December 2023 - Review of Allegation DPD Failed to Appropriately Respond to Loud Music Call (PDF)
• July 2023 - Review of Allegation that DPD Was Inappropriately Following the Complainant (PDF)
• July 2023 - Review of Allegation Against DPD for Failing to Activate Body-Worn Cameras (PDF)
• July 2023 - Review of Allegation that DPD Was Inappropriately Following and Harassing the Complainant (PDF)
• July 2023 - Review of Allegation that DPD Inappropriately Handled a Missing Dog Call (PDF)
• July 2023 - Review of Allegation that Officer Improperly Detained Individual (PDF)
• July 2023 - Review of Allegation that DPD Failed to Appropriately Handle a Dispute (PDF)
• July 2023 - Review of Allegation that DPD Used Excessive Force (PDF)
• July 2023 - Review of Allegation that DPD Improperly Handled a Call for Service (PDF)
• July 2023 - Review of Allegation that DPD Failed to Properly Handle an Assault Report (PDF)
• July 2023 - Review of Allegation that Dispatcher Was Rude to 911 Caller (PDF)
• July 2023 - Review of Allegation Regarding Rudeness, Inappropriate Pointing of Firearms, and Taking of Cell Phone (PDF)
• July 2023 - Concerns Raised About Officer Performance During an Attempted Custody Exchange (PDF)
• July 2023 - Concerns Raised About Officer Performance Relating to a Noise Complaint (PDF)
• July 2023 - Review of Allegations Against DPD for Failure to Investigate and Effectuate a “Citizen’s Arrest” (PDF)
• July 2023 - Review of Allegation that Complainant was Misled by Davis Police Department (PDF)
• April 2023 - Allegation Regarding Inadequate Handling of Domestic Conflict (PDF)
• March 2023 - Independent Police Auditor Use of Force Review – Canine Case (PDF)
• January 2023 - Independent Police Auditor Mental Health Call Audit (PDF)

2022

• August 2022 - Complaint Regarding DPD’s Response to a Suicidal Subject (PDF)
• August 2022 - Third-Party Complaint Regarding DPD Detention/Allegation of Racial Profiling (PDF)
• July 2022 - Review of Allegation Regarding Inappropriate Comment Made by DPD Officer (PDF)
• June 2022 - Review of DPD Officer-Involved Shooting of Christopher Gray (PDF)

2021

• November 2021 - Complaint of Inappropriate Response to Call for Service (PDF)
• October  2021 - "8 Can't Wait" and Use of Force Audit (PDF)
• April 2021 - Allegations of Inappropriate Search and Detention, and Failure to Investigate (PDF)

2020

• July 2020 - Complaint Regarding Detention of Complainant and Response to Calls for Service (PDF)
• July 2020 - Allegations of Poor Handling of Requests for Service (PDF)

2019

• December 2019 - Semi-Annual Report (PDF)