ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-fifth Legislature First Regular Session

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HB 2462: civilian review board members; training

Sponsor: Representative Payne, LD 21

Committee on Military Affairs & Public Safety

Overview

Establishes requirements to become a member of a civilian review board.

History

A civilian review board is an entity external to the police department’s internal affairs, and consists of citizens from outside the department, appointed by the mayor or other senior government official. It is generally charged with the duty of reviewing complaints and making recommendations as to disciplinary action after the police department has complete its own investigation and made a disciplinary recommendation.

Provisions

1. Requires a person, prior to becoming a member of a civilian review board that reviews the actions of peace officers in Arizona, to complete the following:

a) A community college police academy; and

b) At least 20 hours of virtual law enforcement training. (Sec. 1)

2. Defines civilian review board as a committee that is comprised entirely or partially of civilian appointees and:

a) Receives community complaints about the actions taken by employees of a state or local law enforcement agency;

b) Reviews, monitors, audits or participates in internal investigations of employees of state or local law enforcement agencies;

c) Recommends policy changes or disciplinary measures to state or local law enforcement agencies;

d) Issues reports or information about actions taken by an employee of a state or local law enforcement; and

e) Engages in community outreach efforts regarding actions taken by a state or local law enforcement agency. (Sec. 1)

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Initials ES/SM Page 0 Military Affairs & Public Safety

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