AZ SB1747

Requires all local law enforcement agencies and the department of public safety to provide body-worn cameras or dash cameras for every peace officer with public contact by July 1, 2023.

Mandates peace officers activate cameras when responding to calls for service or initiating contact with the public to enforce laws or investigate violations, with exceptions for undercover work, courtrooms, and certain jail operations.

Creates permissive inference and rebuttable presumption of inadmissibility against officers who fail to activate cameras or tamper with footage in investigations and prosecutions (excluding criminal proceedings).

Requires release of unedited video and audio recordings within 21 days for complaints of officer misconduct, with privacy redactions permitted for nudity, sexual assault, medical information, minors, and other sensitive content.

Authorizes suspension of peace officer certification for at least one year and permanent revocation if an officer intentionally failed to activate cameras or tampered with footage with intent to conceal unlawful actions in incidents resulting in civilian death.