KRS 15.410: Intention of Legislature to assist law enforcement.

It is the intention of the General Assembly to:

(1) Ensure that the criminal laws of the Commonwealth are enforced fairly, uniformly,

and effectively throughout the state by strengthening and upgrading law

enforcement;

(2) Attract competent, highly qualifi ed young people to the field of law enforcement

and to retain qualified and experienced officers for the purpose of providing

maximum protection and safety to the citizens of, and the visitors to, this

Commonwealth; and

(3) Offer a state monetary supplement for law enforcement officers while upgrading the

educational and training standards of the officers.