AZ SCR1039

Concurrent resolution denouncing the discriminatory practices of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who has served since 1993.

Alleges the Sheriff's Office failed to investigate more than 400 sex crimes, including at least 32 child molestation cases in El Mirage, with known suspects in most cases.

References a U.S. Department of Justice report concluding MCSO engages in racial profiling of Latinos, unlawful stops, detentions, arrests, and retaliation against complainants.

Notes Sheriff Arpaio and command staff admitted to policy violations that allowed perpetrators to go unpunished, and calls for resignation by community leaders.

Directs the Legislature to denounce Arpaio's policies and practices as indicative of failure in leadership, citing discrimination, uninvestigated crimes, abuse of power, and waste of millions in taxpayer dollars on legal settlements.