KRS 117.237: Request for Department of Kentucky State Police to patrol voting precinct

during polling hours and investigate reported violations -- Reports to

prosecutors.

(1) A county board of elections, a clerk, judge/executive, sheriff, fiscal court, the

Attorney General, grand jury, or the county chairman of either of the two (2)

political parties which polled the largest vote in the preceding general election may

request that the Department of Kentucky State Police patrol voting precincts in the

county during the hours the polls are open on the day of any primary or regular or

special election for the purpose of maintaining order and enforcing the election laws

of the state. The Department of Kentucky State Police shall investigate any reported

violations of the election laws. Candidates may petition any of the aforementioned

officers or bodies to request State Police patrols of county voting precincts.

(2) The Department of Kentucky State Police shall report the results of their

investigation to the appropriate Commonwealth's and county attorneys.