2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §46-132  Special services unit

A. There shall be a special services unit in the department of economic security.

B. The supervisor of the special services unit shall be qualified with appropriate investigative or legal background. He shall be responsible to the director for the following:

1. Performing such special investigating duties in any county in the state as may be assigned.

2. Assist in preparing criminal charges involving fraud and theft against the department.

3. Establish liaison with the various law enforcement agencies.

4. Other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

C. The supervisor of the special services unit of the department may employ investigators who are peace officers to discharge the duties prescribed in this section.