Use of force less than deadly force
KRS 61.918
in effect61.918. Use of force less than deadly force
A special law enforcement officer may, in the course of accomplishing any lawful arrest for a criminal offense other than a felony committed upon the public property as herein provided, use and apply that force, less than deadly force, which he believes is necessary to make the arrest.
Effective: January 1, 1977
History: Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 178, sec. 11, effective January 1, 1977.
Source: Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (legislature.ky.gov)URL: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=23084Fetched: 10/20/2026
