The Rehoboth Beach Police Department investigates all complaints made against both sworn and civilian department employees. The department’s professional standards unit reviews and investigates citizen complaints in a fair and equitable manner.
Complainants may remain anonymous. The professional standards unit commander or an investigator typically contacts anyone filing a citizen’s complaint within seven days. Individuals may be held criminally and/or civilly liable for knowingly filing a false complaint or making a false statement.
Please note that tips are not always monitored in real time. If you are reporting a crime in process or have an emergency, please call 911.