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AZ SB1746
Bill
Status
2/3/2021
Primary Sponsor
Tony Navarrete
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AI Summary
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Requires the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board to establish and maintain a law enforcement officer database on its website containing names and discipline records, accessible only to law enforcement agencies conducting background investigations of applicants.
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Mandates law enforcement agencies report to the board within ten days after a final ruling on disciplinary actions, substantiated complaints, formal reprimands, and investigation information if an officer resigns before completion.
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Requires law enforcement agencies to check the database for an applicant's name before hiring them for a law enforcement officer position.
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Allows persons to bring civil actions in superior court to enforce the statute, with courts authorized to award prevailing parties reasonable attorney fees, damages, and costs.
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Defines "disciplinary action" by reference to Arizona Revised Statutes section 38-1101.
Legislative Description
Peace officer database; disciplinary actions.
Reporting
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/4/2021