SB 1369
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
First Regular Session
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SB 1369: certified peace officers; hiring reimbursement
Sponsor: Senator Gowan, LD 19
Committee on Military Affairs & Public Safety
Overview
Entitles a law enforcement agency in this state or a city, town, county or political subdivision of
this state (Agency) that pays the costs of a peace officer's certification and training (Original
Agency) to be reimbursed for those certification and training costs if the peace officer is
subsequently hired by another Agency (Hiring Agency).
History
The standards for the training and certification of a peace officer are prescribed by The Arizona
Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) and must relate to physical, mental and
moral fitness. These AZPOST standards govern the recruitment, appointment and retention of all
peace officers of every political subdivision of this state (A.R.S. § 41-1822).
Provisions
1. Permits an Original Agency to seek reimbursement, for the costs of a peace officer's training
and certification, from the Hiring Agency. (Sec. 1)
2. Requires the Hiring Agency to reimburse all costs related to the peace officer's certification
and training, including travel, housing and salary during the training (training costs). (Sec. 1)
3. Outlines the percentage of training costs which must be reimbursed by the Hiring Agency,
based on how soon the peace officer leaves the Original Agency after beginning employment,
as follows:
a) If the officer is hired within 12 months: 100% of training costs;
b) If the officer is hired after 12 but less than 24 months: 75% of training costs; and
c) If the officer is hired after 24 but less than 36 months: 50% of training costs. (Sec. 1)
4. Permits the Original Agency to waive reimbursement, for a peace officer who voluntarily
leaves employment and who is subsequently employed by the Hiring Agency, for any reason.
(Sec. 1)
5. Stipulates that employee hardship and extenuating family circumstances are to be considered
presumptive reasons for a reimbursement waiver. (Sec. 1)
6. Prohibits Hiring Agencies from requiring peace officers to assume responsibility for the costs
of reimbursing the Original Agency. (Sec. 1)
7. Prohibits Hiring Agencies, when making employment decisions, from considering whether
they will be required to reimburse for training costs. (Sec. 1)
8. Directs the Original Agency to submit an itemized statement to the Hiring Agency for payment.
(Sec. 1)
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9. Allows the Original Agency to enforce collection of the reimbursement through civil remedies
and procedures. (Sec. 1)
10. Instructs Agencies to include an explanation of the hiring reimbursement requirements, in the
employment documentation provided to peace officers, during the hiring process. (Sec. 1)
11. Specifies that an Original Agency is not entitled to reimbursement if a peace officer leaves the
Original Agency and is not employed as a peace officer for a year or more before being hired
by the Hiring Agency. (Sec. 1)
12. Defines hiring law enforcement agency. (Sec. 1)