[§139-1]  Definitions.  As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

     "Board" means the law enforcement standards board.

     "Law enforcement officer" means:

     (1)  A police officer employed by a county police department;

     (2)  A public safety officer employed by the department of public safety; or

     (3)  An employee of the department of transportation, department of land and natural resources, department of taxation, or department of the attorney general who is conferred by law with general police powers. [L 2018, c 220, pt of §2]