Audit
Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board
AZPOST
26/100
Summary
AZPOST is the statewide decertification board for all Arizona peace officers, appointed by the governor. Under A.R.S. §41-1822, the board certifies and may permanently revoke the certification of any peace officer for misconduct. Revocation is permanent with no further appeal. The 13-member board includes sheriffs, police chiefs, and a college faculty member, giving it a mixed composition with law-enforcement majority. The board has no independent investigative function for use-of-force events; complaints are referred internally or to prosecutors.
Independence Scorecard
26/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Arizona Revised Statutes §41-1821, §41-1822
- Citation
- A.R.S. §41-1821–41-1825
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All peace officers in Arizona
Other audit bodies in Arizona
- Arizona Auditor General AAG 69/100