In addition to the definitions contained in the act, the following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings:
Act-53 Pa.C.S. Chapter 21, Subchapter D (relating to municipal police education and training).
Certification-The assignment of a certification number to a police officer evidencing successful completion of a mandatory basic training course or receipt of a waiver of basic training from the Commission and successful completion of mandatory in-service training.
Certified police officer-A police officer who is authorized to enforce 18 Pa.C.S. (relating to the Crimes Code), moving violations of 75 Pa.C.S. (relating to the Vehicle Code), and carry a firearm.
Chairperson of the Commission-The Commissioner of the State Police.
Commission-The Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission.
Conviction-An adjudication of guilt including the imposition of a sentence.
Disqualifying criminal offense-A criminal offense for which more than 1 year in prison can be imposed as punishment.
Executive Director-The Commission elected head of staff responsible for administration. See section 5(10) of the act (53 P. S. § 744(10)).
Program-The Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Program.
School-A training school or academy which provides a basic police training course. The term includes an organization which provides such a course within the functional organization of a police department or any educational entity within this Commonwealth which provides such a course at its base facility and at other locations approved by the Commission. Each separate geographical location shall be considered a school.
37 Pa. Code § 203.1
The provisions of this § 203.1 amended under 53 Pa.C.S. § 2164(1), (8) and (14).