AZ SB1385

Requires the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board to establish a law enforcement officer database accessible only to law enforcement agencies conducting background investigations of applicants.

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 investigation completion.

Requires law enforcement agencies to check the database for an applicant's name before hiring a law enforcement officer.

Allows persons to bring civil actions in superior court to enforce the law, with courts authorized to award prevailing parties reasonable attorney fees, damages, and costs for non-compliance.

Defines "disciplinary action" by reference to section 38-1101 of Arizona Revised Statutes.