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.
KRS 61.918
Use of force less than deadly force
Effective: January 1, 1977 History: Created 1976 Ky
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