KRS 95.160: Special police.

(1) The director of safety may, in case of need, appoint special policemen to do special

duty at any place within the city, on terms he deems proper and not in conflict with

the civil service provisions.

(2) These special policemen shall be governed by such r ules as the director may

provide, and be given such powers as the director allows; if rules are not provided

they shall have the powers and duties of regular policemen.