650.451. As they appear in sections 650.450 to 650.460, the following words and terms shall mean:
(1) "Act", the public safety officer medal of valor act of 2004;
(2) "Board", the medal of valor review board as established by section 650.457;
(3) "Medal", a Missouri public safety medal of valor, which shall be of suitable design as may be determined by the governor;
(4) "Public safety officer", a person serving a public agency, with or without compensation, as a firefighter, law enforcement officer, or emergency personnel. The term "law enforcement officer" includes a person who is a state or local corrections or court officer or a civil defense officer.
(L. 2004 S.B. 972 § 650.605)
Missouri General Assembly