The WCDAO is responsible for investigating and prosecuting allegations of misconduct by uniformed members of service, public officials, public servants, and licensed professionals. Examples include:

• Alleged or suspected criminal conduct by a member of law enforcement, public official, public employee, or other individual entrusted to perform a public service or function, regardless of whether the conduct is related to or occurred in the performance of a public duty;
  
  
• Alleged or suspected excessive force by a law enforcement officer;
  
  
• Alleged or suspected criminal conduct by an attorney, or an individual representing themselves to be the same, when the conduct is related to, or occurred in, the performance of the attorney’s professional duties;
  
  
• Any alleged or suspected criminal conduct related to the court system, a law enforcement agency, a correctional facility, a public office, a public service, or other public entity.

The public can report matters of public corruption to (914) 995-TIPS (914-995-8477) - enter "5" for Public Corruption - or fill out an online complaint form.