Pennsylvania § 7302 - Definitions.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7302 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7302. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Applicant." A person applying for employment as a law enforcement officer or for a position leading to employment as a law enforcement officer.
"Commission." The Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission.
"Employment information." Written information in connection with job applications, performance evaluations, attendance records, disciplinary actions and eligibility for rehire.
"Final and binding disciplinary action." Disciplinary action in which a law enforcement officer voluntarily accepts discipline or, in the case of appeal by the disciplined officer, disciplinary action in which the appeal has been exhausted or resolved by settlement agreement, arbitration or other dispute resolution mechanism.
"Law enforcement agency." A law enforcement agency in this Commonwealth that is the employer of a law enforcement officer.
"Law enforcement officer." The term shall have the same meaning as the term "peace officer" under 18 Pa.C.S. § 501 (relating to definitions).
"Prospective employing law enforcement agency." A law enforcement agency in this Commonwealth that is considering employing a law enforcement officer.
"Separation records." Records required to be maintained under section 7308 (relating to maintenance of records).
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 7302
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7302 cover?
Section 7302 ("Definitions.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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