Arizona sheriff oversight

Pima County

Pima County Sheriff's Department Civilian Advisory Review Board

Founded 2021 Not codified in county code; sheriff-initiated

Independence

7 / 100 nominal

LE capability

23 / 40 limited

How these scores are calculated

Independence dimensions
Appointment method	Executive appointment	+4 / 20
Term length	Not specified	0 / 15
Removal standard	At will	0 / 20
Budget independence	Executive discretion	+2 / 15
Subpoena / testimony	Neither	0 / 10
Records access	Restricted	+1 / 5
Public reports required	No	0 / 5
Pre-publication review	Executive review	0 / 10
Total		7 / 100

Law-enforcement capability
Discipline authority	Advisory	+6 / 12
Use-of-force investigation	Co-investigates	+5 / 10
Evidence access	Restricted	+4 / 10
Civilian composition	Civilians required	+8 / 8
Total		23 / 40

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