If you were denied language access to a federally funded program or activity, you may contact the federal agency funding the program (e.g. Department of Health and Human Service for Food Stamps. If you wish to make a complaint, you can contact the New York State Office of the Attorney General, the U.S. Department of Justice or the New York State Division of Human Rights.
New York State Office of the Attorney General's Office
Civil Rights Bureau
120 Broadway, 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10271
Tel: (212)-416-8250
Fax: (212) 416-8074
Email: civil.rights@ag.ny.gov
Website: www.ag.ny.gov (translation available)
"Know Your Rights" Immigration Services Fraud brochure (7 languages):
http://www.ag.ny.gov/immigration-fraud/resources
New York State Division of Human Rights
One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor
Bronx, New York 10458
http://www.dhr.ny.gov
Visit website for regional office contacts
United States Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
Coordination & Federal Compliance Section
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20530
(888)TITLE-06
Civil Rights Bureau
120 Broadway, 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10271
Tel: (212)-416-8250
Fax: (212) 416-8074
Email: civil.rights@ag.ny.gov
Website: www.ag.ny.gov (translation available)
"Know Your Rights" Immigration Services Fraud brochure (7 languages):
http://www.ag.ny.gov/immigration-fraud/resources
New York State Division of Human Rights
One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor
Bronx, New York 10458
http://www.dhr.ny.gov
Visit website for regional office contacts
United States Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
Coordination & Federal Compliance Section
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20530
(888)TITLE-06
Suffolk County Human Rights Commission is mandated to take complaints regarding the Suffolk Police Department. If you wish for file a complaint with the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission, please fill out the forms posted below. The forms are available in English and Spanish. The Suffolk County Human Rights Commission also takes complaints regarding employment, housing, places of public accommodation, education and credit denial. To make an appointment with the HR Commission call Phone: (631) 853-5480 or visit their website for more information:
http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/departments/humanrightscommission.aspx
http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/departments/humanrightscommission.aspx
Police Complaint form in English
| police_intake_form_with_cover_letter-2.pdf |
Complaint form in Spanish
| police_intake_form_with_cover_letter_-_spanish-1.pdf |