Mo. Rev. Stat. § 650.451: Definitions.

As they appear in sections 650.450 to 650.460, the following words and terms shall mean:

(1) "Act" , the public safety officer medal of valor act of 2004;

(2) "Board" , the medal of valor review board as established by section 650.457;

(3) "Medal" , a Missouri public safety medal of valor, which shall be of suitable design as may be determined by the governor;

(4) "Public safety officer" , a person serving a public agency, with or without compensation, as a firefighter, law enforcement officer, or emergency personnel. The term "law enforcement officer" includes a person who is a state or local corrections or court officer or a civil defense officer.