In addition to the performance of all duties relating to the Department of Kentucky State Police, the department shall perform the following functions:

1. (1) Security of state facilities located in Frankfort;
2. (2) Highway enforcement; and

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

   1. (a)
   2. (b)
   3. (c) Is a current Kentucky resident; Is attending any public event or ceremony occurring within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, to which he or she has received an official written invitation; Is representing for no reason other than being a recipient of the Medal of Honor; and
   4. (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.

Effective: July 15, 2024

History: Amended 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 159, sec. 5, effective July 15, 2024. -- Amended 2019 Ky. Acts ch. 174, sec. 1, effective June 27, 2019. -- Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 59, effective June 26, 2007. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 343, sec. 13, effective July 15, 1982. -- Created 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 295, sec. 8, effective July 15, 1980.