Bill > HB541

This bill modifies existing Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) related to peace officers to enhance hiring standards and clarify training requirements. It defines "agency" as any law enforcement or government unit employing a certified peace or court security officer, and "court order" as a judicial order prohibiting firearm possession. Key changes include requiring candidates to meet minimum certification standards *before* being hired, and explicitly excluding candidates prohibited from possessing firearms by a court order. The bill also mandates that certain screening tests conducted by local law enforcement agencies must be approved by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council, and grants the executive director of this council the authority to approve extensions for court security officers and peace officers to complete required training. Furthermore, it requires agencies to request previous employment records for a candidate *before* making a conditional job offer, and imposes a fine of $25 to $1,000 on any agency that fails to comply with this new requirement.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb541.html