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Deputy Sheriffs AND MBTA police should be OK.
MBTA is a government agency, isn't it?
Also LEOSA doesn't mention that you have to be paid at all unless you are retired. It also makes no mention of full-time, part-time or intermittent employment by a department.
It says you must be "an employee of a governmental agency". That's what I meant by being paid. Deputy Sheriffs that are just appointed and do not work for the Sheriff are not employees.
Well, clearly deputy sheriffs don't get it then. But how about MBTA?
Based on the text of the Code, I don't believe so.
Having a badge is not a requirement for this, the ID issued by the governmental agency is
YMMV
Right. However, PA is exactly like MA except that the local department does issue photographic ID to the elected Constable. NY let the guy off CCW charges. I think that the language is not strictly interpreted as you might think.
Employment is a loose concept. Elected officials are considered employees in many cases regardless of drawing pay.
Bill