W. Va. Code § 61-11-27: Definition of law-enforcement officer.

For purposes of §61-2-10b, §61-5-17, and §61-5-17a, "law-enforcement officer" has the same definition as this term is defined in §30-29-1 and shall additionally include individuals defined as "chief executive", "law-enforcement official", and "pre-certified law-enforcement officer" in §30-29-1, and any person hired, elected, appointed, or otherwise authorized by this code to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, or investigation of the criminal laws of this state.