internal investigations; notice; confidentiality

SB 1060 requires Arizona employers (like police departments) to provide law enforcement officers with specific notice and procedural protections during internal investigations that could lead to discipline. It mandates written notice of allegations 24 hours before interviews (with limited exceptions), allows officers to have a representative present (not an attorney), permits officers to record their own interviews, and grants time to consult with their representative after the interview. The law also requires employers to share a summary of similar past disciplinary actions if they seek discipline against an officer. These provisions apply to most internal investigations but exclude routine supervisor interactions, preliminary questioning, and criminal investigations. The bill became law after passing the legislature and being signed by the governor in March 2025.