Kentucky Revised Statutes Title IX. Counties, Cities, and Other Local Units § 67C.321.Actions taken by chief against officers; written statement; pre-disciplinary hearing; citizen charges of misconduct

(1) Subject to the provisions of this chapter, any officer may be removed, suspended for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, laid-off, or reduced in grade by the chief. Before the discipline may be issued, the chief shall:

(2) After any pre-disciplinary hearing conducted under subsection (1)(b) of this section, the chief or the chief's designee shall issue a written opinion setting forth the final discipline issued against the officer. The officer may appeal the discipline issued under this section to the board within ten (10) days of the issuance of the written opinion.

(3) If the officer elects not to proceed with a pre-disciplinary hearing under subsection (1)(b) of this section, the discipline stated in the written statement required by subsection (1)(a) of this section shall become final ten (10) days after that statement is furnished to the officer.

(4) After any citizen makes a written, sworn complaint of misconduct concerning the actions of any police officer, if the chief of police determines not to file charges against the officer based on that complaint, the citizen may appeal the determination of the chief of police to the board.