Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of a law enforcement officer according to ACT 1981?

• A. Police officer
• B. Detective
• C. Deputy Sheriff
• D. Security officer

Answer: (D)

The key idea is who is legally considered a sworn law enforcement officer with authority to enforce laws. Under ACT 1981, the definition covers sworn public officers such as police officers, detectives, and deputy sheriffs—positions that are part of government agencies and have official authority to enforce laws and make arrests. A security officer, on the other hand, is typically a private-sector employee whose duties are security and protection, not sworn law enforcement, and they generally do not have arrest authority under state law. Because of that lack of sworn enforcement status, a security officer is not included in the definition of a law enforcement officer in ACT 1981.