AZ SB1388

Amends section 13-410 of Arizona Revised Statutes to require peace officers to reasonably believe, based on totality of circumstances, that deadly force is necessary before using it.

Defines "imminent" deadly force as when a reasonable officer believes a person has present ability, opportunity, and apparent intent to immediately cause death or serious injury, excluding mere fear of future harm.

Defines "totality of the circumstances" to include all facts known to the officer at the time, including the officer's own conduct leading up to the use of deadly force.

Removes authorization for threatened use of deadly force to suppress riots and eliminates provisions allowing officers to threaten deadly force based on potential future use of physical force.

Establishes legislative findings that deadly force should be used only when necessary to defend human life, with emphasis on respecting human rights and dignity, and noting that individuals with disabilities are disproportionately affected by police use of force.