Arizona Revised Statutes § 38-1001 Definitions

38-1001. Definitions

In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. " Council" means the merit system council for law enforcement officers appointed under the provisions of this article.

2. " Department" means the branch of government in which a law enforcement officer is employed.

3. " Department head" means the officer charged with the duty of administering the branch of government having the jurisdiction over the law enforcement officer.

4. " Law enforcement officer" means:

(a) A regularly appointed and paid deputy sheriff of a county.

(b) A regularly employed police officer in a city or town.

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