The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“911 call.” A transmission of information via a telecommunications device to a public safety answering point for the initial reporting of police, fire, medical or other emergency situations.

“Alcoholic liquid.” A substance containing liquor, spirit, wine, beer, malt or brewed beverage or any combination thereof.

“Bodily injury.” The term has the same meaning as given to that term in section 2301 (relating to definitions).

“Campus security officer.” An employee of an institution of higher education charged with maintaining the safety and security of the property of the institution and the individuals on the property.

“Drug.” A controlled substance or drug as defined in the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L. 233, No. 64),¹ known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.

“Emergency services personnel.” Individuals, including a trained volunteer or a member of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard, whose official or assigned responsibilities include performing or directly supporting the performance of emergency medical and rescue services or firefighting.

“Institution of higher education” or “institution.” An institution located within this Commonwealth authorized to grant an associate or higher academic degree.

“Law enforcement officer.” An individual who, by virtue of the individual's office or public employment, is vested by law with a duty to maintain public order or to make arrests for offenses, whether that duty extends to all offenses or is limited to specific offenses, or an individual on active State duty under 51 Pa.C.S. § 508 (relating to active duty for emergency).

“Minor.” An individual younger than 18 years of age.

“Organization.” Any of the following:

“Secondary school.” A public or private school within this Commonwealth that provides instruction in grades 7 through 12 or a combination of grades 7 through 12.

“Serious bodily injury.” The term shall have the same meaning as given to that term in section 2301.

“Student.” An individual who attends or has applied to attend or has been admitted to an institution or secondary school.