Civilian Review
Pima County Sheriff's Department Civilian Advisory Review Board
PCSD CARB
7/100
Summary
The Pima County Sheriff's Department Civilian Advisory Review Board (CARB) was launched in November 2021 as a sheriff-initiated civilian advisory body, with a public announcement in April 2022. Its eleven members — drawn from community applicants including former officers, a judge, an attorney, and students — advise the sheriff on department policy, use-of-force matters, internal discipline, and training. The board holds no binding disciplinary authority; all recommendations are advisory and directed to the sheriff. It is the only county-level civilian oversight body in Arizona with explicit jurisdiction over a sheriff's department.
Independence Scorecard
7/100
Nominal
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 | Restricted |
| Public reports required | No |
| Pre-publication review | Executive review |
Statute
- Name
- Pima County Sheriff's Department initiative
- Citation
- Not codified in county code; sheriff-initiated
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Pima County Sheriff's Department deputies, department policy, internal discipline, training