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Kentucky Revised Statutes Title III. Executive Branch § 16.186.Definitions for KRS 16.186 to 16.195

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

As used in KRS 16.186 to 16.195, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Cabinet” means the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet;

(2) “Secretary” means the secretary of the cabinet;

(3) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of the Department of Kentucky State Police;

(4) “Officer” means any individual appointed to one (1) of the positions established by KRS 16.187 who has the powers of a peace officer;

(5) “Department” means the Department of Kentucky State Police; and

(6) “Continuous service” for participation in and eligibility for the promotional process for each rank of commercial vehicle enforcement officer means:

(a) For sergeant, service as a commissioned officer that has not been interrupted by actual separation from the department, whether in the form of resignation, retirement, or termination;

(b) For lieutenant, service in grade as a sergeant that has not been interrupted by actual separation from the department, whether in the form of resignation, retirement, termination, or by demotion in accordance with KRS 16.192; and

(c) For captain, service in grade as a lieutenant that has not been interrupted by actual separation from the department, whether in the form of resignation, retirement, termination, or by demotion in accordance with KRS 16.192.

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