peace officers; racial profiling; reporting

SB 1564 prohibits Arizona peace officers from using race or ethnicity as the sole factor in making arrests, stops, or detentions. It requires all law enforcement agencies to collect and report detailed data on motor vehicle stops starting January 1, 2026 - including the officer’s observed race/ethnicity of the person stopped, the reason for the stop, and outcomes like citations or arrests. Agencies must submit annual reports to the state board by October 1, which will analyze the data to identify potential racial profiling patterns and recommend improvements. The bill also provides immunity for officers who record stop data in good faith and mandates that all agencies report racial profiling allegations to the board. This directly affects every police department, sheriff’s office, and certified peace officer in Arizona.