AN ACT relating to public safety.

Amend KRS 15.382, relating to peace officer professional standards certification, to provide that a person who has previously been employed as a peace officer in another state and who meets certain criteria, shall not be required to pass a physical agility test; make technical corrections.

Introduced: February 18, 2025

Last action: March 24, 2025

(Acts Ch. 53)

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This bill changes Kentucky's certification rules for peace officers who previously worked in law enforcement in another state. Under the new law, these out-of-state officers who meet certain criteria would not be required to pass a physical agility test to become certified in Kentucky. It makes it easier for experienced officers from other states to join Kentucky law enforcement agencies. Who it may affect: experienced law enforcement officers relocating to Kentucky from other states, and the agencies looking to hire them.

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