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

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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 61.918

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.

History: Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 178, sec. 11, effective January 1, 1977.