Ky. Rev. Stat. § 16.188 (2026)
Appointment to positions created under KRS 16.187
(1) The following officers shall be appointed by the commissioner:
(a) Commercial vehicle enforcement officers;
(b) Commercial vehicle enforcement officers R Class;
(c) Arson investigator officers;
(d) Hazardous devices investigator officers; and
(e) Legislative security specialists.
(2) Facilities security officers shall be appointed by the secretary as special law enforcement officers under KRS 61.902. Effective: July 15, 2016 History: Amended 2016 Ky. Acts ch. 6, sec. 3, effective July 15, 2016. -- Amended 2013 Ky. Acts ch. 64, sec. 6, effective June 25, 2013. -- Created 2009 Ky. Acts ch. 75, sec. 3, effective June 25, 2009.