Arizona rangers
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Committee on Public Institutions & Rural Affairs |
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Caucus and COW |
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Third Read |
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HB 2539 establishes the Arizona Rangers in statute as an unpaid, noncommissioned civilian auxiliary to assist and support law enforcement agencies upon the law enforcement agency request.
The Arizona Rangers are an unpaid, all-volunteer, law enforcement support and assistance civilian auxiliary in this state. They provide youth support, community service, and are part of the historical heritage of the State of Arizona. Currently, Texas, Colorado and Arizona are the only states that have Rangers.
The Arizona Rangers were originally established in 1901 and disbanded in 1909. In 1957, seven of the original members re-established the Rangers. The Rangers have been participants in the DUI Task Force, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD), Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) and law enforcement youth explorer programs. There are presently 14 Arizona Ranger Companies throughout Arizona.