Report Misconduct to the Office of the Inspector General (California)

The California Office of the Inspector General is the independent oversight body for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This page states the OIG has no authority over local law enforcement, county jails or federal entities, and directs complaints about other state agencies to the California State Auditor. It explains that the OIG does not itself conduct investigations but works with prison administrators to resolve issues locally and may monitor any resulting departmental investigation or discipline. Complainants are encouraged to complete CDCR's own investigative, appeals or grievance procedures first, then file by mail, by telephone at (800) 700-5952, or through the web form; the office is at 10111 Old Placerville Road, Suite 110, Sacramento, CA 95827. Separate links are provided for reporting a PREA violation and whistleblower retaliation. The page states that information reported is confidential and that state law provides penalties for retaliating against anyone who reports misconduct.