(1) A court security officer certified pursuant to KRS 15.380 to 15.404 shall not be a deputy sheriff.
(2) A court security officer certified or a fire investigator certified as a peace officer pursuant to KRS 15.380 to 15.404 shall not be eligible for inclusion in the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program fund.
(3) The appointment of a court security officer, whether certified or not, by a sheriff shall not affect the ability of the sheriff or certified deputy sheriffs to participate in the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program fund if all other requirements for participation in the fund under KRS 15.410 to 15.510 have been met. A sheriff or deputy sheriff who is otherwise eligible under KRS 15.410 to 15.510 for participation in the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program fund shall not be deemed ineligible because of the appointment of a court security officer by the sheriff or by any other body.