The bill establishes the Police Response Time Study Committee, which is tasked with gathering insights and data from law enforcement officials, experts, and the community to address emergency call response times and staffing shortages in Arizona. The committee will consist of 13 members, including state legislators, law enforcement representatives, and community members, and is required to submit a report of its findings by December 21, 2023.

This new legislation replaces the previous focus on police response time with a broader mandate to study various aspects of emergency response and staffing. The bill outlines specific responsibilities for the committee, such as soliciting recommendations, reviewing data, and compiling best practices for response times. Additionally, it specifies that committee members will not receive compensation and will be dissolved on July 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-500.49, 41-1279.03, 41-2405, 98-502, 42-6106, 42-6107, 28-6392, 28-6533, 15-756.04, 15-756.11