SB1683 is a bill that amends Arizona law to allow for the cross-certification of peace officers from states adjoining Arizona. The bill requires county sheriffs to develop policies on cross-certification, including whether to permit it within their counties. Adjoining state peace officers who have completed their basic training and are certified in their home states can be granted all law enforcement powers of Arizona peace officers for one year, provided they submit a written request for certification and evidence of their qualifications to the sheriff. The bill also indemnifies Arizona and its political subdivisions from liability for acts or failures to act by cross-certified peace officers, placing liability on the peace officer's home state instead. Additionally, the Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training Board is tasked with maintaining records of all cross-certified peace officers from adjoining states. The bill defines an "emergency" as a situation where there is imminent danger to persons or property, and in such emergencies, the requirement for Arizona certification does not apply to peace officers from adjoining states.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3875.01
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-3875.01
House Engrossed Version: 13-3875.01
Chaptered Version: 13-3875.01