Professional Standards Bureau

Our Mission Statement

To provide the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Maricopa County with trained investigators who possess the technical knowledge and expertise to conduct internal administrative and criminal investigations involving employees of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.

To receive all allegations of employee misconduct, whether internally discovered or based on a civilian complaint.

To fully, fairly, and efficiently investigate allegations of misconduct; and to document in writing all investigative findings that are supported by the appropriate standard of proof.

To hold employees who commit misconduct accountable to a disciplinary system that is fair, consistent, and unbiased; and provide due process.

The PSB also identifies and assesses equipment, policy, tactical, and training concerns and coordinates with the Policy Section and Training Division to address these concerns.

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