Arizona § 13-3872 - Mutual aid agreements
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3872 — Mutual aid agreements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-3872. Mutual aid agreements
Any two or more public agencies as defined by section 11-951 having and maintaining peace officers may, by action of their respective legislative or other governing body, enter into mutual aid agreements with respect to law enforcement provided mutual aid agreements entered into on the part of the state of Arizona shall be approved by the agency involved and the governor. A peace officer acting within the jurisdiction of any other public agency pursuant to a mutual aid agreement shall have full authority to act as a peace officer to the same extent as if he were a duly appointed, qualified and acting peace officer of such public agency as herein defined. Mutual aid agreements provided for in this section shall be entered into pursuant to the provisions of title 11, chapter 7, article 3.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-3872
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3872 cover?
Section 13-3872 ("Mutual aid agreements") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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