SB 1683
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
Second Regular Session
Senate: MAPS DP 7-0-0-0 | 3
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House: MAPS DP 8-7-0-0
SB 1683: peace officers; mutual aid agreements
Sponsor: Senator Gowan, LD 19
Caucus & COW
Overview
Establishes rules for the cross-certification of peace officers from states adjacent to Arizona.
History
Current law requires sheriffs to develop and adopt policies on when, or if, cross-certification
of federal peace officers may occur in a county. Federal peace officers may possess and
exercise all law enforcement powers in Arizona for one year if they submit specified
information and are approved by a sheriff. Neither Arizona nor any of its political
subdivisions are liable for the actions or inactions of cross-certified federal peace officers. The
Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) is responsible for
maintaining records of all federal peace officers cross-certified in Arizona (A.R.S. § 13-3875).
Provisions
1. Requires the sheriff of each county to develop and adopt a policy on when, or if, cross-
certification of peace officers from adjacent states may occur in the county. (Sec. 1)
2. Authorizes a peace officer employed by the county of an adjacent state to possess and
exercise all law enforcement powers in Arizona for one year if he:
a) submits a written request for certification as a peace officer in Arizona to the sheriff;
and
b) provides evidence of his certification as a peace officer in his home state. (Sec. 1)
3. Permits peace officers from adjacent states to submit requests for cross-certification. (Sec.
1)
4. Stipulates that cross-certification remains in effect for one year after the certification was
approved by the sheriff. (Sec. 1)
5. Asserts that a cross-certified peace officer's home state, not Arizona or its political
subdivisions, is liable for any actions or inactions of the peace officer. (Sec. 1)
6. Instructs AZPOST to maintain records of all peace officers cross-certified in Arizona. (Sec.
1)
7. Exempts an adjacent state's peace officer from AZPOST certification requirements if:
a) an emergency in Arizona necessitates aid or assistance from the officer; or
b) a sheriff in Arizona requests the officer's aid or assistance. (Sec. 1)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note