2004 Minnesota Statutes

     367.40 Definitions. 

    Subdivision 1.    Application.  For purposes of this 
 chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings given them. 

    Subd. 2.    Peace officer.  "Peace officer" has the 
 meaning assigned in section 626.84.  

    Subd. 3.    Constable.  "Constable" means any individual 
 employed or appointed by a political subdivision and licensed by 
 the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training on or before 
 April 21, 1988, who is charged with the prevention and detecting 
 of crime, the enforcement of the criminal laws of the state, and 
 who has full powers of arrest.  The term applies even though the 
 individual exercises powers and duties on a part-time basis with 
 or without receipt of compensation. 

    Subd. 4.    Deputy constable.  "Deputy constable" means 
 any individual employed or appointed by a political subdivision 
 to fulfill law enforcement duties but who is prohibited from 
 carrying a firearm while exercising powers and duties and who 
 has powers of arrest no greater than those of a citizen who is 
 not a peace officer or constable.  The term also includes 
 individuals voluntarily assisting local police or sheriff 
 departments unless they qualify as constables or peace officers. 

    Subd. 5.    Part-time peace officer.  "Part-time peace 
 officer" has the meaning assigned to it in section 626.84.  

    HIST: 1978 c 681 s 3; 1982 c 595 s 8,9; 1986 c 444; 1988 c 563 
 s 1,2; 1990 c 401 art 1 s 1