law enforcement; training; alert systems

SB 1781 establishes Arizona's "Turquoise Alert" system to quickly notify the public about missing persons under age 65 with suspicious circumstances or immediate danger. It requires law enforcement agencies to meet specific criteria (e.g., using all local resources, confirming peril) before activating the alert, which must be issued immediately without administrative delays. The bill mandates regular training for all officers handling missing persons cases on the alert system's legal requirements and procedures, including biannual sessions for relevant staff. It also requires all law enforcement agencies (state, tribal, local) to synchronize their alert systems, including Turquoise Alerts and Amber Alerts, for coordinated public notifications.