(A) As used in this rule:

(1) "Law enforcement officer" has the same meaning as in rule 145-2-39 of the Administrative Code.

(2) "Killed in the line of duty" has the same meaning as in section 145.45 of the Revised Code.

(B) For purposes of determining the eligibility of a qualified spouse under division (B)(2)(a)(i) of section 145.45 of the Revised Code, the employer of the law enforcement officer at the time of the officer's death shall certify, on a form provided by the public employees retirement system, that the law enforcement officer was killed in the line of duty.

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