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;

Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 139-1

(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.

“Law enforcement officer” means:

(1) A police officer employed by a county police department;
(2) An employee of the department of law enforcement conferred with police powers by the director of law enforcement; or
(3) An employee of the department of land and natural resources, department of taxation, or department of the attorney general who is conferred by law with general police powers.

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