This bill proposes the addition of a new section, 61-11-27, to the Code of West Virginia, 1931, which aims to clarify the definition of "law-enforcement officer." The bill specifies that this term will not only encompass the existing definitions found in 30-29-1 but will also explicitly include "chief executives," "law-enforcement officials," and "pre-certified law-enforcement officers."

The intent of the bill is to provide clarity regarding the classification of law-enforcement officers, particularly in relation to crimes against them. By aligning the definition with existing legal language and expanding it to include additional categories of law-enforcement personnel, the bill seeks to ensure that all relevant individuals are recognized under the law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 61-11-27