Governor Ducey's proposed funding for AZ POST will help to fill critical training needs for Arizona Peace Officers.
Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board
News
May 15, 2018
Press Release
Feb 14, 2017
Press Release
In order to best serve the community, Arizona POST has developed a curriculum in which first responders will receive training and then be able to administer Naloxone, also known as Narcan, to those who have suffered an opioid overdose.
The first training will be a Train the Trainer and will be held on Thursday February 16th at Arizona POST. Those in attendance and upon successful completion of the class, will then become the trainers that will travel throughout the State to instruct others. The training will consist of both lecture and a hands on application of the proper use of nasal inhalers, which will be the method in which law enforcement personnel will administer the drug.
For additional information or questions, contact our Training Manager Don Yennie at 602-774-9361
Aug 24, 2016
Press Release
On August 19, 2016, the Honorable G. Murray Snow, United States District Judge, issued an Order Reference Criminal Contempt concerning Maricopa County Sheriff Joseph M. Arpaio, Chief Deputy Gerard Sheridan and Captain Steve R. Bailey. Since that order was released, the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZ POST) Board has received several media inquiries into what actions, if any, AZ POST will be taking concerning the referral of Judge Snow.
The AZ POST Board may deny, suspend, revoke or cancel the certification of an officer who is not in compliance with the standards established pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute and Arizona Administrative Code. AZ POST has jurisdiction over the certification of Chief Deputy Sheridan and Captain Bailey. However, Arizona Revised Statutes and Arizona Administrative Code specifically exempt an elected Sheriff.
AZ POST Executive Director Jack G. Lane determined that the order by Judge Snow is sufficient to support AZ POST opening independent investigations concerning the actions of Chief Deputy Sheridan and Captain Bailey. Since the order refers these matters to the U.S. Attorney's Office for potential criminal proceedings, Executive Director Lane directed AZ POST staff to place the cases on a hold status until such time the criminal matters are resolved to avoid any potential interference an administrative investigation or action might cause an active criminal matter.
Director Lane also stated that it would be inappropriate for AZ POST to comment further on this matter until each of these individuals have an opportunity to exercise their due process rights should the board initiate proceedings against their peace officer certifications.
Feb 12, 2016
Press Release
The Arizona Peace Officers and Standards Board, led by Chairman Sheriff Mascher, held a meeting to discuss concerns voiced by members of the certified community of Arizona Peace Officers including Chiefs, Sheriffs, and Directors regarding the performance of Executive Director Lyle Mann. Discussions of personnel performance are always conducted in Executive Session and Arizona POST does not comment on them. In a subsequent public meeting the Board voted to end Mr. Mann’s tenure effective February 12, 2016. Arizona POST has no further comments regarding this issue.
Jun 25, 2012
Press Release
Arizona POST has released updated training instructions to assist Arizona Law Enforcement regarding SB 1070. Arizona Law Enforcement has been notified of these instructions electronically at the Date / Time indicated to the left. You can read these instructions here. You can read the opinion released by the U.S. Supreme Court here.
Jun 25, 2012
Press Release
Arizona POST is currently reviewing the U.S. Supreme Court Decision regarding SB 1070. We will be releasing instructions to Arizona Law Enforcement this afternoon which will define which sections of the training program are relevant. Those same instructions will be available on this page no later than close of normal business Monday June 25, 2012 for the public and media to review.
Jun 20, 2012
Press Release
Arizona POST is aware of the lawsuit filed this afternoon by the United States Department of Justice against the Towns of Colorado City, Arizona and Hildale, Utah. We anticipate that disciplinary cases against Colorado City Marshal’s Deputies may arise out of the incidents underlying the Federal Complaint, therefore it is inappropriate for us to comment on the matter.
Jun 14, 2012
Press Release
In regards to the Supreme Court Decision regarding SB 1070: Arizona POST has no media comments to make regarding this issue until such a time that the decision is released; and it has been reviewed by our legal staff. Please check back with us after the decision has been released by the court.
Jun 12, 2012
Press Release
Az POST is in compliance with Executive Order 2012-2 issued June 12, 2012 by Governor Brewer. You can read the order here. Copies of the revised training DVD are available to the media at our business office.
