44 Pa. C.S. § 7202

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92

Section 7202 - Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Administrative duty." An administrative law enforcement duty that is designed to limit a law enforcement officer's day-to-day work-related interactions with the public.

"Law enforcement agency." Any of the following:

(1) A police department of a county, city, borough, incorporated town or township.

(2) A county district attorney's office.

"Law enforcement officer." An individual employed by a law enforcement agency who is required to be trained under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 21 Subch. D (relating to municipal police education and training).

"Post-traumatic stress disorder." A post-traumatic stress disorder as defined by the American Psychiatric Association and documented in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition.

44 Pa.C.S. § 7202

Added by P.L. TBD 2020 No. 59, § 2, eff. 7/14/2021.