AZ SB1683

County sheriffs in Arizona must develop and adopt a policy on whether to allow cross-certification of peace officers from adjoining states.

Peace officers employed by adjoining states who have completed basic training and are certified in their home state may exercise all Arizona law enforcement powers for one year upon submitting a written request to the sheriff.

Cross-certification remains valid for one year from the date authorized by the sheriff and may be renewed upon request.

Arizona and its political subdivisions are not liable for acts or failures to act by out-of-state peace officers; liability rests with the officer's home state.

Out-of-state peace officers are exempt from certain Arizona certification requirements when responding to emergencies involving imminent danger to persons or property, and the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board must maintain records of all cross-certified officers.