Pima County refers sheriff matters to Arizona AG | Local News

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) – The Pima County Board of Supervisors referred matters concerning the Sheriff’s Department to the Arizona Attorney General.

Pima County Supervisor Matt Heinz said the board took action to protect public trust and accountability in government. He said law enforcement leaders must be held to the highest standards of honesty, transparency and ethical conduct.

“Today, the Pima County Board of Supervisors took an important step to protect public trust and accountability in government. Law enforcement leaders must be held to the highest standards of honesty, transparency and ethical conduct. This is not about politics. It is about ensuring that no public official is above scrutiny or the rule of law. The people of Pima County deserve to have confidence that their Sheriff’s Department is being led with integrity and professionalism. By referring these matters to the Arizona Attorney General, we are allowing the appropriate authorities to determine the facts and pursue any action they deem warranted. Our responsibility as supervisors is to uphold the public’s trust, and today we acted in service of that duty.” Heinz said.