Arizona Revised Statutes

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 38-1102 (2026)

Peace officers bill of rights; preemption

✓ current as of May 2026
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The peace officers bill of rights is established. This article outlines the minimum rights given to peace officers in this state. This article does not preempt agreements that supplement or enhance the provisions of this article, including written agreements between the employer and the law enforcement officer or the law enforcement officer's lawful representative association.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 2024–2026 · leading case: Veach v. Chandler (Ariz. Ct. App. 2025).
Veach v. Chandler (Ariz. Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 17× “See A.R.S. § 38-1102 (2014). But, in 2022, the legislature amended the POBR to allow only employment agreements supplementing or enhancing the POBR’s protections.”
Blunt v. Gilbert, Town of (D. Ariz. 2024). · cites it 6× “14 Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 38-1102 (2014) (emphasis added).”
Gesell (D. Ariz. 2026). · cites it 3× “) The NOI also stated, “you have 5 specific rights and responsibilities in this investigation in accordance with ARS 38-1102.” 6 (Id.) 7 Cottonwood then hired a law firm, Osborn Maledon (“OM”), to investigate 8 Plaintiff’s conduct.”
Blunt v. Town of Gilbert (9th Cir. 2026). · cites it 2× “See Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 38-1102 (2014). The statute provides certain procedural protections when a law enforcement officer in Arizona is disciplined or terminated.”
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