Ariz. Admin. Code § 13-4-109.01

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section R13-4-109.01 - Restriction of Certified Peace Officer Status: Training or Qualification Deficiencies

A. Restricted status. The Board shall restrict certified status if a peace officer fails to satisfy the requirements of R13-4-111.

1. The Board shall consider reports of training or qualification deficiencies at a regularly scheduled public meeting and provide a peace officer alleged to have a training or qualification deficiency the opportunity to be heard without referral to an independent hearing officer. At the public meeting, the Board shall be restricted to determine only whether the peace officer has successfully completed the required training or qualification and can produce documentation to verify it.

2. The Board shall leave a restriction in effect until the training or qualification requirement is met and the peace officer files written verification of the training or qualification with the Board.

3. The Board shall provide notice of restriction or reinstatement following a restriction under this Section by regular mail to the peace officer at the employing agency address. The Board shall provide a copy of the restriction or reinstatement notice by regular mail to the agency head.

B. Firearms qualification. If a peace officer fails to satisfy R13-4-111(C), the peace officer shall not carry or use a firearm on duty.

C. Continuing and proficiency training. If a peace officer fails to satisfy R13-4-111(A) or (B), the peace officer shall not engage in enforcement duties, carry a firearm, wear or display a badge, wear a uniform, make arrests, perform patrol functions, or operate a marked police vehicle.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R13-4-109.01

New Section made by final rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 3201, effective July 11, 2002 (Supp. 02-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 22 A.A.R. 555, effective 4/8/2016.