Alabama Code 13A-10-51. Definitions

(a) For purposes of this article, the term law enforcement officer shall mean any person who has all of the following qualifications:

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Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1

(1) He or she has the power to arrest pursuant to the laws of this state.

(2) He or she is certified by the Alabama Peace Officers and Standards Training Commission.

(3) He or she is acting in his or her official capacity.

(4) He or she is not on strike or involved in a work stoppage.

(5) He or she is not on duty as a private security officer.

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