# KRS § 16.065: 16.065 Additional duties of department

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TIII_C16_S16.065

## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 16.065
- **Heading:** 16.065 Additional duties of department
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title III / Chapter 16 / Section 16.065

## Text

16.065 Additional duties of department.

In addition to the performance of all duties relating to the Department of Kentucky State

Police, the department shall perform the following functions:

(1) Security of state facilities located in Frankfort;

(2) Highway enforcement; and

(3) Personal protection of a Medal of Honor recipient who:

(a) Is a current Kentucky resident;

(b) Is attending any public event or ceremony occurring within the

Commonwealth of Kentucky, to which he or she has received an official

written invitation;

(c) Is representing for no reason other than being a recipient of the Medal of

Honor; and

(d) Has requested protection, in writing and with a copy of the official invitation,

to the department no less than fourteen (14) days prior to the event;

not to exceed six (6) instances of protection per year.

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