Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XIII. Education § 164.950.Police departments and officers authorized

The governing board of each public institution of postsecondary education is authorized to establish a police department and appoint police officers and other employees for the university, college, or other institution of public postsecondary education for which it is responsible, to prescribe distinctive uniforms for the police officers of said institution, and to designate and operate emergency vehicles. Police officers so appointed shall take an appropriate oath of office, in the form and manner consistent with the Constitution of Kentucky, and shall serve at the pleasure of the governing board.