Section 27-24-1302 - DefinitionsAs used in this subchapter:
(1) "Certified law enforcement officer" means any appointed or elected law enforcement officer or county sheriff employed by a law enforcement agency who:(A) Is responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the enforcement of the criminal, traffic, or highway laws of this state; and(B) Has met the selection and training requirements for certification set by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training;(2) "Cold War veteran" means any current or former member of the armed forces of the United States who establishes service during the Cold War era from September 2, 1945 through December 26, 1991, by presenting his or her military service discharge record, the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty of the Department of Defense known as the DD Form 214;(3) "Constable" means a person who is:(A) Elected under Arkansas Constitution, Article 7, § 47, and the laws of this state to serve as constable; and(B) Currently serving as a constable for and in the county of his or her residence;(4) "Firefighter" means a person who is certified by the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board as a certified firefighter or who has retired as a firefighter;(5) "Law enforcement agency" means any public police department, county sheriff's office, or other public agency, force, or organization whose primary responsibility as established by law, statute, or ordinance is the enforcement of the criminal, traffic, or highway laws of this state;(6) "Professional firefighter" means a person who is in good standing with the Arkansas Professional Fire Fighters Association;(7) "Public service" means a service provided by a city, a county, or the state government that requires licensure or certification by the person who is providing the service; and(8) "Retired state trooper" means a former employee of the Division of Arkansas State Police who is eligible for and is receiving retirement benefits related to the retiree's employment as a state trooper.Amended by Act 2013, No. 586,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2014.Amended by Act 2013, No. 569,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2014.Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1; 2007, No. 590, § 1; 2009, No. 632, § 5; 2009, No. 651, § 2; 2011, No. 986, § 1.