SB353: AN ACT relating to constables.

Legislative Summary

Amend KRS 70.325 to allow constables an alternative training requirement to receive certification to exercise peace officer powers; amend KRS 189.950 to conform; amend KRS 15.340 to require the Department of Criminal Justice Training to accept qualified constables into the alternative training, but require constables to bear costs associated with the training; create a new section of KRS Chapter 15.380 to 15.404 allowing constables to apply for the alternative training and state that any constable that completes the alternative training and yearly in-service training shall be considered certified.