PENNSYLVANIA Police set up complaint line

Some state troopers have been accused of sexual misconduct.
HARRISBURG (AP) -- People can call a toll-free hot line to make "specific complaints" against members of the state police, officials announced Thursday.
The hot line was set up as a result of one of several recommendations made last year by the state's inspector general, whose inquiry was ordered by Gov. Ed Rendell after numerous allegations against state troopers of sexual misconduct surfaced in a federal civil lawsuit.
The new telephone number, (866) 426-9164, puts callers in touch with the internal affairs division of the state police's Bureau of Integrity and Professional Standards in Harrisburg.
The division investigates complaints against the state police's enlisted and civilian employees.
Between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays, callers can speak to an internal affairs representative, officials said. Outside those hours, or on holidays, callers can leave a message and be contacted the next business day, officials said.
Complaints -- or compliments -- also can be filed at any state police station in person, by telephone or by letter.
A complaint verification form can be downloaded from the state police Web site at www.psp.state.pa.us. After completing the form, it should be mailed to the Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Integrity and Professional Standards, Internal Affairs Division, 7820 Allentown Blvd., Harrisburg 17112.