KRS 16.130: Cooperation with other agencies, local officers -- Other states and federal

government.

(1) The commissioner shall cooperate and exchange information with any other

department or agency of this Commonwealth, or with other police forces, both

within and without this Commonwealth and with the federal government. The

commissioner may, when authorized by the Governor, negotiate with the

appropriate officials of other states in the preparation of interstate compacts for

police protection as authorized by the Federal Congress, and such compacts as

negotiated shall be submitted to the Governor and the General Assembly for

approval.

(2) All peace officers of the various political subdivisions of this Commonwealth shall

cooperate with the department and the commi ssioner, and all officers thereof in the

enforcement of the laws of this Commonwealth.