How to complain about the decisions of the police?
In certain situations you might be taken to a mental health care institution by the State police or municipal police. If you believe that the police did not have legal grounds to take you to a mental health care institution, you have the right to make a complaint.
State police
Complaints
You can complain about the behaviour of a State police officer to his/her direct supervisor. The supervisor is responsible for considering your application and must issue a decision within one month on whether your rights were violated. The decision must indicate where and when you can appeal the decision if necessary. You can read more about the procedure for complaints on the website of the State Police.
Compensation
If your rights were violated and the police committed a criminal offence of which you were a victim, you can submit a complaint to the district prosecution office and also claim compensation for the material and/or moral damages you suffered before/during the first court hearing.
Municipal police
Complaints
You can complain about the behaviour of a municipal police officer to the head of the relevant municipal police. The head is responsible for considering your application and must issue a decision within one month on whether your rights were violated. This decision must indicate where and when you can appeal the decision, if necessary.
Compensation
If your rights were violated and the police officers committed a crime against you, you can also claim compensation for the material and/or moral damages you suffered but before the court.