AZ HB2418

Establishes the police response time study committee consisting of 2 state senators, 2 state representatives, police chiefs, county sheriff, Arizona state trooper representative, city/town representative, police officer organization representative, tribal law enforcement representative, and public safety/victims' rights member.

Committee shall meet as needed to solicit recommendations from law enforcement, experts, and community on maintaining or improving emergency call response times and addressing law enforcement staffing shortages including recruitment, hiring, and retention.

Requires committee to compile methods and data sources for calculating emergency call response times, review best practices and timeframes, and analyze response time data from Arizona law enforcement agencies.

Committee must submit final report to the House Speaker and Senate President by December 21, 2023, with copies to the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission and Secretary of State regarding findings to enhance emergency response times.

Section repealed June 30, 2024; designated as emergency measure effective immediately upon passage.