KRS 61.902: Appointment of special law enforcement officers by secretary.

(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 61.930.