In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. “Detention center function” includes: operating and administering a detention center; and supervising personnel who perform a function described in item (i) of this paragraph. “Law enforcement function” includes: conducting patrol; making stops and arrests; investigating criminal offenses; and supervising personnel who perform a function described in items (i) through (iii) of this paragraph. “Tort claim” means a tort claim filed in State court against a sheriff, a deputy sheriff, or the State claiming tortious conduct by a sheriff or a deputy sheriff arising out of activities related to the performance of a law enforcement function or a detention center function. A tort claim shall be considered defended, settled, and paid in the same manner as any other claim filed against a county. The State is the proper defendant in a tort claim. The county may not be named as a defendant in a tort claim. Liability for a tort claim may not exceed the State’s waiver of immunity under § 12–104 of this subtitle. The State Treasurer is not liable under § 9–107 of the State Finance and Procurement Article for a tort claim. The duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of the State under this subtitle for a tort claim shall be assumed by the applicable county.