As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Board" means the law enforcement standards board.
"Law enforcement agency" [Definition effective July 1, 2026.] means:
(1) A county police department;
(2) The department of law enforcement;
(3) The department of land and natural resources;
(4) The department of taxation; or
(5) The department of the attorney general.
"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.