Police in the New South Wales central west have asked Facebook to shut down a page claiming officers in one town are corrupt.

The page Mudgee Police Corruption launched a week ago and has more than 400 likes.

In its description it claims people in the town have been pulled over and searched unlawfully and harassed by police.

It is encouraging people to post their stories with photos and footage if possible.

The official Mudgee Local Area Command page has responded saying officers will continue to combat unlawful behaviour in the town:

Police will continue to lawfully use all of our legislated powers on those few who think they are able to have a free run on our streets. If the lawful actions of police put these individuals in positions that are uncomfortable, maybe they should not be involved in activities that bring themselves under the notice of police. Recently a local Facebook page has commenced, that aims to denigrate police. Many of the posts have removed certain facts and twisted the story to suit their own needs. Many have been dealt with in a Court of law with convictions recorded. We urge people not to like this page or show it any form of support - Mudgee Local Area Command.

Police say anyone with complaints about the behaviour of officers should take them to the senior officers at the local commands, Professional Standards Command, or the independent Police Integrity Unit and NSW Ombudsman.

The Local Area Command's Acting Crime Manager, David Pearce, has told the ABC that he has made a complaint about the page to Facebook.