(1) The secretary of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet may commission special law enforcement officers, for such time as he or she deems necessary, to protect and to enforce the law on public property.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, in the case of a special law enforcement officer employed as a school resource officer, the commission shall be for four (4) years, provided the officer continues to meet all statutory and regulatory requirements.
(3) Upon application of a unit or agency of state, county, city or metropolitan government, the secretary may appoint those persons recommended by the unit or agency who satisfy the requirements of KRS § 61.900 to KRS § 61.930.
Effective: February 21, 2020
History: Amended 2020 Ky. Acts ch. 5, sec. 7, effective February 21, 2020. — Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 133, effective June 26, 2007. — Created 1976
Ky. Acts ch. 178, sec. 3, effective January 1, 1977.