As used in this chapter, "dies in the line of duty" refers to a death that occurs as a direct result of personal injury or illness resulting from any action that:
is obligated or authorized by rule, regulation, condition of employment or service, or law to perform in the course of the inspector's or special police employee's regular duties.
IC 10-12-6-1
Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-1-28(a).