Crimes and Offenses; definition of law enforcement officer; provide

Added a new short title 'Law Enforcement Partners Act' to the legislation.

Expanded the definition of 'law enforcement officer' to include out-of-state certified officers who are employed by Georgia agencies and meet training requirements.

Added a cross-reference provision linking the arrest authority section to the new law enforcement officer definition.

Added conditions under which federal law enforcement officers may use deadly force, specifically when serving at the request of Georgia officers or to prevent imminent death or bodily harm.

Removed a separate eligibility category for elected sheriffs who have not completed peace officer certification requirements, consolidating all certification timelines into a single provision.

Restructured the federal law enforcement officer eligibility criteria from a multi-line description into a more concise format, maintaining the same substantive requirements for employment, good standing, firearm authorization, and arrest powers.

Updated bill tracking numbers from LC 39 4562 to LC 39 4596S (SCS) and changed the status designation from 'As introduced' to 'As Passed Senate' to reflect legislative progress.