Civil & Community Rights The Civil & Community Rights Unit is part of the Public Protection Bureau, which ensures that civil rights matters are addressed with the level of scrutiny and professionalism that all communities deserve, whether pursued criminally or civilly. Collectively, our Office provides help in several areas: Lead Poisoning: Prevention & Remediation Enforcement Protecting voting rights Civil Rights Violations & Hate Crimes Police Misconduct Investigations and Reports In the Community Additional Resources To report civil rights violations, hate crimes, or incidents of police misconduct or excessive use of force, file a complaint online or call (401) 274-4400 [option 4]. Please note that filing this complaint, you must contact the Rhode Island State Police or your local police department.