Arizona Laws 38-1103. Discipline of law enforcement officers; exceptions
A. A law enforcement officer is not subject to disciplinary action except for just cause.
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 38-1103
- Disciplinary action: means the dismissal, the demotion or any suspension of a law enforcement officer that is a result of misconduct or unsatisfactory performance. See Arizona Laws 38-1101
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- including: means not limited to and is not a term of exclusion. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Just cause: means :
(a) The employer informed the law enforcement officer of the possible disciplinary action resulting from the officer's conduct through agency manuals, employee handbooks, the employer's rules and regulations or other communications to the officer or the conduct was such that the officer should have reasonably known disciplinary action could occur. See Arizona Laws 38-1101
- Law enforcement officer: means :
(a) An individual, other than a probationary employee, who is certified by the Arizona peace officer standards and training board, other than a person employed by a multi-county water conservation district. See Arizona Laws 38-1101
B. This section does not apply to:
1. A dismissal or demotion that is for administrative purposes, including a reduction in force.
2. A law enforcement officer who is employed by an agency of this state as an at will employee.