Kentucky Administrative Regulations Title 502 - JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY CABINET - DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE
Here’s an enhanced overview of Title 502 – Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Department of State Police following the Kentucky Administrative Regulations (KAR):
📘 Overview of Title 502
Title 502 sets the rules and regulations administered by the Kentucky Department of State Police under the Justice & Public Safety Cabinet. These regulations govern everything from recruitment and training to enforcement protocols and public safety systems. (apps.legislature.ky.gov)
🗂️ Chapters in Title 502 (with most recent update dates):
| Chapter | Subject Area | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|
| 005 | Personnel; General | 12/15/2021 (apps.legislature.ky.gov) |
| 010 | Driver Training | 3/13/2025 |
| 011 | Concealed Deadly Weapons | 3/7/2025 |
| 012 | Medical Examiner Protocols | 6/16/2025 |
| 013 | Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act | 3/7/2025 |
| 014 | Automated Fingerprint ID System | 4/6/2022 |
| 015 | General Traffic | 3/7/2025 |
| 020 | Polygraph | 2/25/2025 |
| 025 | Water Enforcement (inactive) | 12/15/2021 |
| 030 | Criminal History Record Info System | 10/5/2022 |
| 031 | Sex Offender Registration | 2/25/2025 |
| 032 | DNA Procedures | 12/15/2021 |
| 035 | Missing Child Info Center | 3/7/2025 |
| 040 | Law Information Network of Kentucky | 3/7/2025 |
| 045 | Candidate Selection | 3/7/2025 |
| 047 | Methamphetamine Contamination Reporting | 3/7/2025 |
| 050 | Trial Board Proceedings | 2/25/2025 |
📌 Focus: Chapter 45 – Candidate Selection
A core component of Title 502, Chapter 45, details the rules for recruiting new cadet troopers:
Section 005 (Definitions): Defines applicant, cadet trooper, CBTT (Content Based Task Test), register, and more. (regulations.justia.com)
Section 035 (Application & Selection):
Applicants must be 21+, meet statutory requirements, possess a driver’s license with ≤6 points, and complete the official Cadet Trooper Application form.
Required documents include birth certificate, transcripts/diploma, and depending on prior law enforcement/military experience, DD‑214 or employment verification.
Applicants submit by mail or in‑person to the Frankfort Recruitment Office or at select regional posts, then schedule exams.
A 12‑month waiting period applies to those not selected to proceed. (law.cornell.edu)
✅ What You Can Do Next
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