peace officer violence victims' rights

SB 1361 (Arizona) establishes a "bill of rights" for victims of peace officer violence and their families. It guarantees direct access to unredacted evidence (like body camera footage and incident reports) within 72 hours, free language assistance, protection from intimidation during investigations, and the right to review materials before public release. The bill requires municipalities to create independent victim advocates who connect families with services and ensures victims are notified before public details are shared. It also mandates that police reports refer to victims as "victims" (not suspects) and prohibits releasing misleading information about incidents. This bill directly affects individuals injured or killed in police interactions and their families.