State: Kentucky

Requires that an individual on school district property provide government issued photo identification if requested by a school employee, school resource officer, or law enforcement officer,provides that the individual may be required to leave the property if they refuse or are unable to comply,relates to criminal trespass in the second degree,makes trespassing in a school building or upon school premises to which notice against trespass is given a Class A misdemeanor,relates to criminal trespass.

Requires the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to conduct a criminal background check for persons applying as a special law enforcement officer,allows a check at other times at the cabinet’s discretion, by means of a fingerprint check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the FBI.

Requires the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to conduct a criminal background check for persons applying as a special law enforcement officer,allows a check at other times at the cabinet’s discretion, by means of a fingerprint check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the FBI.

Defines terms related to the electronic recording of custodial interrogations,requires law enforcement officers to electronically record custodial interrogations,specifies that law enforcement officers conducting custodial interrogations are not required to obtain consent from the individual being interrogated,provides exceptions to the requirement of recording interrogations based upon exigent circumstances, refusal to participate by the individual being interrogated.

Makes firefighters eligible for crisis intervention team training along with law enforcement officers currently permitted such training,relates to volunteers firefighters affected by post-traumatic stress injury and/or post-traumatic stress disorder,allows no PTSD eligibility for disability retirement,declares legitimate personnel actions not compensable, diagnosis required by psychiatrist, psychologist or counselor.

Requires the Department of Vehicle Regulation to make available for persons with an autism spectrum disorder an envelope that provides written information and guidance on enhancing communication with police officers and can contain the person’s personal identification card or operator’s license, motor vehicle registration, and motor vehicle insurance card.

Relates to peace officer professional certification,extends the time from 100 days to 5 years that a certified peace officer may separate from the original employer at the time and secure another peace officer position without losing his or her certification status,prohibits law enforcement agencies from using the fact that a candidate for a law enforcement position is certified as a factor for an employment decision as long as the person remains certified.

Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 70 detailing the powers and duties of constables, excluding the general powers of peace or police officers, with certain exceptions,allows police powers where the county grants them and the constable or deputy has been certified pursuant to a specific section, so long as that certification is maintained,removes noncertified constables from the fee schedule for services and allow certified constables to continue to receive fees per the schedule.