Parties who can submit

Reports can be submitted by anyone, either on their own volition or on the obligations imposed on them by law. Examples of parties who can submit reports include:

  1. Witness
  2. Victim
  3. Reporter
  4. Law enforcement officials

Complaints can only be submitted by parties who feel aggrieved by a criminal act committed by another person. Examples of parties who can submit complaints include:

  1. Victim
  2. Heirs of the victim
  3. Institutions or organizations that fight for the rights of victims

Type of crime

Reports can be submitted for ordinary crimes or complaint crimes. Ordinary crimes are crimes that can be processed by investigators without a complaint from the aggrieved party. Examples of ordinary crimes include:

  1. Murder
  2. Theft
  3. Embezzlement
  4. Robbery

A complaint crime is a crime that can only be processed by investigators after a complaint from the aggrieved party. Examples of complaint crimes include:

  1. Persecution
  2. Adultery
  3. Gambling

For more details and complete information about the differences between police reports and police complaints, you can read the articleDifferences Between Police Reports and Police Complaints: Definitions and Legal Processes

Steps When a Report or Complaint Is Not Followed Up by the Police

Regarding your question, there are several possible reasons why a police report or complaint is not followed up, including:

  1. The report or complaint does not meet the formal or material requirements.
  2. The report or complaint is incomplete or unclear.
  3. The investigator did not find enough evidence to continue the investigation.
  4. There are subjective factors from the investigator, such as having a personal relationship with the reported party.

If a police report or complaint is not followed up, the reporter or complainant can take the following steps: