This bill pertains to Jefferson County and seeks to authorize certain county employees to be designated as peace officers. These employees are those whose job responsibilities include investigating, prosecuting, and enforcing county ordinance violations or any local laws of the county. The bill stipulates that the appointing authority may designate such employees as peace officers, granting them the authority to execute warrants and other lawful processes related to county ordinance or local law violations.

The bill also outlines that any person designated as a peace officer must meet the minimum standards for law enforcement officers and hold a current certification from the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission. Additionally, it ensures that a person designated as a peace officer under this act will receive the same protection as a deputy sheriff in the state. The act is set to become effective on June 1, 2024. There are no specific insertions or deletions from current law indicated in the provided text.