Definitions.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 650.451
in effect650.451. Definitions. — 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)
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