1. A. Causes for denial, suspension, or revocation. The Board may deny certified status or suspend or revoke the certified status of a peace officer for:

   1. 1. Failing to satisfy a minimum qualification for appointment listed in R13-4-105;
   2. 2. Willfully providing false information in connection with obtaining or reactivating certified status;
   3. 3. Having a medical, physical, or mental disability that substantially limits the individual’s ability to perform the duties of a peace officer effectively, or that may create a reasonable probability of substantial harm to the individual or others, for which a reasonable accommodation cannot be made;
   4. 4. Violating a restriction or requirement for certified status imposed under R13-4-109.01, R13-4-103 (G), or R13-4-104;
   5. 5. Engaging in behavior that would be disqualifying under R13-4-105(B);
   6. 6. Using or being under the influence of spirituous liquor on duty without authorization;
   7. 7. Committing a felony offense, an act that would be a felony if committed in this state, or an offense involving dishonesty, unlawful sexual conduct, or physical violence;
   8. 8. Committing malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance in office;
   9. 9. Performing the duties or exercising the authority of a peace officer without having active certified status;
   10. 10. Making a false or misleading statement, written or oral, to the Board or its representative;
   11. 11. Failing to furnish information in a timely manner to the Board or its representative on request; or
   12. 12. Engaging in any conduct or pattern of conduct that tends to disrupt, diminish, or otherwise jeopardize public trust in the law enforcement profession.
2. B. Cause for cancellation. The Board shall cancel the certified status of a peace officer if the Board determines the individual was not qualified when certified status was granted, and revocation is not warranted under subsection (A).
3. C. Cause for mandatory revocation. Upon the receipt of a certified copy of a judgment of a felony conviction of a peace officer, the Board shall revoke certified status of the peace officer.
4. D. Action by the Board. Upon receipt of information that cause exists to deny certification, or to cancel, suspend, or revoke the certified status of a peace officer, the Board shall determine whether to initiate action regarding the retention of certified status. The Board may conduct additional inquiries or investigations to obtain sufficient information to make a fair determination.
5. E. Notice of action. The Board shall notify the affected individual of Board action to initiate proceedings regarding certified status for a cause listed under subsection (A) or (B). The notice shall be served as required by A.R.S. § 41-1092.04 and specify the cause for the action. Within 30 days after receiving the notice, the individual named in the notice shall advise the Board or its staff in writing whether a hearing is requested. Failure to file a written request for hearing at the Board offices within 30 days after receiving the notice constitutes a waiver of the right to a hearing.
6. F. Effect of agency action. Action by an agency or a decision resulting from an appeal of that action does not preclude action by the Board to deny, cancel, suspend, or revoke the certified status of a peace officer.

Historical Note

Adopted effective March 23, 1989 (Supp. 89-1). References to “Council” changed to “Board” (Supp. 94-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 3201, effective July 11, 2002 (Supp. 02-3). Amended by final rulemaking a 22 A.A.R. 555, effective April 8, 2016 (Supp. 16-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 26 A.A.R. 2745, effective December 6, 2020 (Supp. 20-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 31 A.A.R. 924 (March 28, 2025), effective May 4, 2025 (Supp. 25-1).