MS SB2597

Creates the "Gale Stauffer, Jr., and Joseph Maher Law Enforcement Appreciation Act of 2014" to protect injured law enforcement officers.

State law enforcement officers injured by wound or accident in the line of duty are not required to use earned personal leave or major medical leave during recovery.

Defines "state law enforcement officer" as a person employed by a state agency required by law to complete training at the Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy.

Authorizes municipalities and counties to adopt policies continuing to pay all or part of regular compensation and benefits for law enforcement officers, firefighters, or public safety employees injured in the line of duty during their recovery period.

Limits municipal and county compensation payments to the difference between workers' compensation and disability benefits received and the employee's regular compensation, until the employee returns to work or retires on disability.