​How to Obtain Credit for Reciprocity

Kentucky accepts reciprocity for peace officers, telecommunicators, court security officers, federal police officers and military police officers on a case-by-case basis. To apply:

• Fill out the Kentucky Reciprocity Application and the KRED Reciprocity Form

• Attach supporting documentation.
  

  • A copy of basic training graduation certificate.

  • A copy of basic training transcript listing each individual class completed in basic training and the individual clock hours per class.

  • A letter stating how many years FULL TIME the applicant has worked in law enforcement.

  • A current copy of your POST (Peace Officer Standards & Training) certificate.

  • If applying as a military police officer applicant:
    

    • Submit a copy of DD-214.

    • A letter from the applicant’s commanding officer detailing their specific job duties as a military police officer.

Submit the application and documentation to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council for review. You will receive a response within 5-7 business days after all supporting documentation has been received. Applications may be submitted via the following:

Email: KLECS@ky.gov

Postal Address:
Kentucky Law Enforcement Council

503 KAR 1:140 Section 10 states the requirement for out-of-state reciprocity for peace officers, telecommunicators, federal peace officers and military police officers for the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council.

If Approved for Reciprocity

Peace Officers

If approved for reciprocity to Kentucky, you are exempt from completing a Kentucky Law Enforcement Basic Training Course. As a reciprocity applicant, you must complete the following with your potential Kentucky agency prior to hiring:

Phase I Testing

• Physical Agility Test

• Suitability Screener Test
  

Phase II Testing

• Polygraph​
  

• Drug Screen

Additional Standards Required Before Hiring (Hiring Pr​ocess)

• Is a citizen of the United States

• Is at least twenty-one (21) years of age

• Is a high school graduate or has successfully completed a General Education Development (G.E.D.) examination

• Possesses a valid license to operate a motor vehicle

• Has been fingerprinted for a criminal background check

• Has not been convicted of a Felony; a Misdemeanor under KRS 510.120, 510.130 or 510.140, a second or subsequent offense under KRS 510.148; or a Criminal Attempt, Conspiracy, Facilitation, or Solicitation to commit any degree of Rape, Sodomy, Sxual Abuse, or sexual Misconduct; or have had any offense listed under this Subsection expunged.

• Is not prohibited by federal or state law from possessing a firearm

• Has been interviewed

• Has undergone a background investigation

• Has not received a dishonorable discharge, bad conduct discharge, or general discharge under other than honorable conditions, if having served in the armed forces

• Has received and read the Kentucky Law Enforcement Officer’s code of Ethics

• Has passed a medical exam

• Has not had certification as a peace officer revoked in another state

KRS 15.400 Section 2 states the requirement for out-of-state reciprocity applicants for peace officer positions in Kentucky not employed as a Kentucky peace officer after December 1, 1998 to complete all minimum pre-employment standards prior to hiring (KRS 15.382).​

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