KRS 16.065: Additional duties of department.

In addition to the performance of all duties relating to the Department of Kentucky State

Police, the department shall perform the following functions:

(1) Security of state facilities located in Frankfort;

(2) Highway enforcement; and

(3) Personal protection of a Medal of Honor recipient who:

(a) Is a current Kentucky resident;

(b) Is attending any public event or ceremony occurring within the

Commonwealth of Kentucky, to which he or she has received an official

written invitation;

(c) Is representing for no reason other than being a recipient of the Medal of

Honor; and

(d) Has requested protection, in writing and with a copy of the official invitation,

to the department no less than fourteen (14) days prior to the event;

not to exceed six (6) instances of protection per year.