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2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4328 Notice of employment, contents.

19-4328.
Notice of employment, contents.
The sheriff shall report to the civil service board forthwith in writing upon any appointment or employment in the service, the name of the appointee, or employee, the title and character of his office or employment, the date of commencement of service by virtue thereof, and the salary or compensation thereof, and shall report from time to time upon the date of the official action in, or knowledge of, any separation of a person from the service or any promotion, reduction, suspension, transfer, reinstatement or other change therein, the efficiency of his subordinates and employees, and other information, in such manner as may be prescribed by the rules and regulations adopted by the board.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 26; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4329 Compliance with act by officers and employees.

19-4329.
Compliance with act by officers and employees.
All officers and employees shall conform to, comply with, and aid in all proper ways in carrying into effect the provisions of this act and the rules prescribed thereunder.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 27; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4330 Membership in organizations; penalty for unlawful acts; resignation upon filing for public office.

19-4330.
Membership in organizations; penalty for unlawful acts; resignation upon filing for public office.
(a) No officer, agent, clerk or employee of this state shall directly or indirectly use his authority or official influence to compel any officer or employee covered by the provisions of this act to apply for membership in or become a member of any organization, or to pay or promise to pay any assessment, subscription or contribution, or to take part in any political activity. Any person who violates any provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall, upon conviction, be punished accordingly, and if any officer or employee in a position covered by this act is found guilty of violating any provision of this section, he is automatically separated from the service.
(b) Any officer or employee covered by the provisions of this act shall resign from the service upon filing as a candidate for public office.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 28; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4331 Penalty for violations of act or rules.

19-4331.
Penalty for violations of act or rules.
Any person who willfully violates any provisions of this act or of the rules shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall upon conviction be punished by a fine of not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and such imprisonment.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 29; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4332 Convicted persons ineligible for office; forfeiture, when.

19-4332.
Convicted persons ineligible for office; forfeiture, when.
Any person who is convicted of a misdemeanor under this act shall, for a period of five (5) years, be ineligible for appointment to or employment in a position under the provisions of this act, and if he is an officer or employee of the county, shall forfeit his office or position.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 30; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 43 - Employment Systems › 19-4334 Invalidity of part.

19-4334.
Invalidity of part.
If any provision of this act, or the application thereof, to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of this act and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby, and the decision of the court respecting such provision or provisions shall not affect the validity of any other provision, which can be given effect without such invalid provisions. It is hereby declared to be the legislative intent that this act would have been enacted by the legislature had such invalid provisions not been included herein.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 136, § 32; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4401 Purpose of act.

19-4401.
Purpose of act.
It is hereby declared that the purpose of this act shall be to provide for the protection of persons and property and to promote the general welfare of the citizens of the state of Kansas through efficient law enforcement and police protection.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 117, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4402 Definitions.

19-4402.
Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this act shall, for the purpose of this act, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section.
Agency. A county law enforcement agency established under the provisions of this act.
Department. A county law enforcement department established under the provisions of this act.
Superintendent. The superintendent of a county law enforcement department appointed under the provisions of this act.
Law enforcement officer or county law enforcement officer. A law enforcement officer who is a member of a county law enforcement department appointed under the provisions of this act.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 117, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4405 Agency officers; meetings; records.

19-4405.
Agency officers; meetings; records.
Members of such agency shall meet in the office of the county attorney upon the call of such officer as soon after their appointment as possible and shall organize by electing a chairman, vice-chairman and secretary. Members of the agency shall meet thereafter at least once each month at a time and place which shall be fixed by resolution. Such resolution shall specify the regular hour of commencement of the meeting, the day of the week and the week of the month, and shall provide that if the regular meeting date occurs on a legal holiday or on a holiday specified by the agency, such regular meeting shall be held on the following day at the same hour. Such resolution shall also specify the regular meeting place of the agency and may specify that any regular meeting may be adjourned to another time and place. Special meetings may be called at any time by the chairman or by joint action of any three (3) members of the agency. Written notice, stating the time and place of any special meeting and the purpose for which called, shall, unless waived by all of the members of such agency, be given each member at least two (2) days in advance of said meeting and no business other than that stated in the notice shall be transacted at such meeting. A majority of the qualified members of the agency shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting any business and the vote of a majority of the qualified members of such agency shall be required for the passage of any motion or resolution. No member shall be permitted to pass or to abstain from voting upon any measure properly before the members of such agency at any meeting except upon the basis of a conflict of interest announced by such member and made a part of the record of the meeting. The chairman, and in his absence or disability, the vice-chairman shall preside at all meetings and sign or execute all orders, contracts or documents of any kind required or authorized to be signed or executed by the agency. The agency shall cause a proper record to be kept of its proceedings.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 117, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4406 General powers and duties of agency.

19-4406.
General powers and duties of agency.
The agency shall be responsible for the enforcement of law and the providing of police protection throughout the county and for this purpose is hereby authorized to:
(a) Appoint and establish the salary and compensation of a law enforcement superintendent for the county;
(b) authorize and provide for the appointment of such law enforcement officers and other personnel as the agency shall deem necessary to carry out the intent of this act;
(c) establish a job classification and merit rating system for law enforcement officers and provide for the administration thereof by county or city personnel or by a commission appointed for this purpose in the manner hereinafter provided in this act;
(d) establish a schedule of salaries for law enforcement officers and other personnel;
(e) hear and affirm or revoke orders of the superintendent providing for the suspension or dismissal of law enforcement officers except in counties which have appointed commissions for this purpose in the manner hereinafter provided in this act;
(f) authorize the acquisition and disposal of equipment and supplies necessary for the operation of the agency and department;
(g) require the keeping of proper law enforcement records and files by the department;
(h) adopt and certify to the board of county commissioners of the county a budget for the operation of the agency and department;
(i) enter into contracts for and receive moneys from any private organization or agency, the federal government or the state or any political or taxing subdivision thereof on behalf of the county for the use of the agency and department;
(j) receive law enforcement vehicles, equipment and supplies from the county sheriff's department for the use of the law enforcement department;
(k) enter into contracts with any political or taxing subdivisions or districts of the state located within such county, empowered to enter into a contract for such purpose, for providing special police protection within the boundaries of such political or taxing subdivision or district;
(l) enter into contracts with cities located within the county for the enforcement of specified ordinances or the acquisition of city law enforcement equipment and property for the use of the department;
(m) adopt rules and regulations necessary for the organization and operation of the agency and department; and
(n) perform such other duties as may be provided by law.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 117, § 6; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4407 Law enforcement department; establishment; members; operation.

19-4407.
Law enforcement department; establishment; members; operation.
There is hereby established in all counties adopting the provisions of this act a county law enforcement department, which shall be composed of a superintendent, assistant superintendent and such other officers and personnel as the agency shall by resolution provide. Such department shall be under the exclusive supervision and control of the superintendent and no member of the agency shall by individual action interfere with the operation of the department or the conduct of any of the officers or other personnel of such department. The superintendent shall be responsible to the agency for the operation and administration of the department and for the enforcement of law and providing of police protection within the county in conformance with rules and regulations adopted by such agency. The superintendent shall designate and appoint an assistant superintendent who shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the superintendent.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 117, § 7; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4408 Law enforcement superintendent; appointment; qualifications; terms of office; oath and bond; duties.

19-4408.
Law enforcement superintendent; appointment; qualifications; terms of office; oath and bond; duties.
The agency shall, on or before the first day of June next following the appointment of the first members of such agency, appoint a law enforcement superintendent for such county. Persons appointed to the office of superintendent shall be citizens of the United States not less than twenty-five (25) years of age, schooled and experienced in law enforcement supervision and shall not have been convicted of felony under the laws of this state, or any other state, or of the United States. The superintendent shall serve at the pleasure of, and shall receive such salary and compensation as shall be fixed by resolution of, the agency. Such superintendent shall before entering upon the duties of his office take and subscribe to an oath as other county officials and shall give bond in such amount and subject to such conditions as shall be fixed by resolution of the agency. The superintendent shall assist the agency in the preparation of the budget of the department and shall make such reports and provide the agency with such other information as it shall require. The superintendent shall make recommendations to the agency on all matters concerning the operation of the department.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 117, § 8; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4409 Law enforcement officers; appointment; qualifications; salary schedules; civil service or job classification and merit system; suspension or removal; appeals.

19-4409.
Law enforcement officers; appointment; qualifications; salary schedules; civil service or job classification and merit system; suspension or removal; appeals.
The agency shall by resolution authorize the appointment of such number of law enforcement officers as the agency shall deem necessary for the proper enforcement of law and the providing of police protection within the county. All officers regularly appointed shall be qualified under the provisions of K.S.A. 74-5601 et seq., but an officer may receive a temporary appointment pending his completion of the requirements for such certificate. The agency shall determine and fix such additional minimum qualifications to be required of persons appointed as law enforcement officers as they may deem necessary and shall establish a civil service or job classification and merit rating system for law enforcement officers and shall adopt a schedule of salaries for the classifications so established. Such agency may provide for the examination of applicants and the administration of such civil service or rating system by county or city personnel or may appoint a commission for such purpose in the manner hereinafter provided. All deputies of the sheriff of such county or police officers of cities located within such county holding law enforcement training certificates and meeting such minimum qualifications may transfer to such department as hereinafter authorized. Law enforcement officers appointed under the provisions of this act shall be responsible to and shall be appointed and may be suspended or removed by the superintendent for cause. The superintendent shall within twenty-four (24) hours thereafter report such suspension or removal and the reason therefor to the agency or to each member of the commission if one be appointed who shall, as soon thereafter as possible, fully hear and determine the matter and affirm or revoke such suspension or removal.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 117, § 9; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4410 Law enforcement department personnel other than officers; appointment and removal; salary schedules.

19-4410.
Law enforcement department personnel other than officers; appointment and removal; salary schedules.
The agency shall by resolution authorize the appointment or employment of such personnel other than law enforcement officers as may be necessary for the proper operation of the department in carrying out the intent of this act and shall establish a schedule of salaries for such personnel. The superintendent shall appoint and may remove all such personnel.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 117, § 10; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4411 Law enforcement personnel commission; appointment; duties; compensation.

19-4411.
Law enforcement personnel commission; appointment; duties; compensation.
The agency of any county may appoint a commission for the purpose of examining applicants for the position of law enforcement officer, the administration of its civil service or merit rating system and for hearing and affirming or revoking the suspension or removal of any such officer. Such commission shall have three (3) members. Of the members first appointed, one member shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year, one member shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years and one member shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. Thereafter all members shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years. The agency shall provide such commission with necessary personnel and shall by resolution prescribe the duties and compensation of such commission. Before entering upon the duties of their office each commissioner shall take and subscribe an oath to support the constitution of the United States and the state of Kansas, and to obey the laws and to endeavor to secure and maintain an honest and efficient force, free from partisan influence or control, and to perform the duties of his office to the best of his ability. Such oath shall be filed with the secretary of the agency.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 117, § 11; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4413 Responsibility for enforcement of law transferred to department; transfer of county law enforcement property and records; sheriff deputies may join department.

19-4413.
Responsibility for enforcement of law transferred to department; transfer of county law enforcement property and records; sheriff deputies may join department.
On the first day of January next following the appointment in any county of the first members of the law enforcement agency under the provisions of this act and thereafter, the law enforcement department shall assume and shall exercise all powers, duties and responsibilities for the enforcement of the laws of the state of Kansas previously exercised by the sheriff, deputies of the sheriff and constables. The sheriff shall, upon demand, transfer and deliver to the agency all vehicles, property and records belonging to the sheriff's department used in or having application to, the enforcement of law but shall retain all vehicles, property and records used in the service of process, the operation of the jail and in the exercise of all other duties not transferred to the law enforcement department. A record of all property so transferred shall be prepared and copies thereof filed in the office of the county clerk and with the secretary of the agency. On the date fixed for the transfer of such law enforcement authority, any person serving as a full-time deputy of the sheriff of the county on such date, holding a law enforcement training certificate and meeting the qualifications established by the county law enforcement agency, may become a member of the department.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 117, § 13; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4414 Superintendent and officers; general powers and duties.

19-4414.
Superintendent and officers; general powers and duties.
It shall be the duty of the superintendent and officers to keep and preserve the peace and, for such purpose such superintendent and officers are hereby vested with the power and authority of peace and police officers in the execution of the duties imposed upon them under the provisions of this act. All powers and duties now or hereafter conferred and imposed upon the sheriff and deputies and constables of any county adopting the provisions of this act and the city marshal or chief of police and police officers of cities located within such county, relating to the enforcement of the laws of the state, resolutions of the board of county commissioners and ordinances of the cities located within such county, the authority for the enforcement of which has been transferred to and vested in the county department, are hereby conferred and imposed upon the superintendent and officers appointed under the provisions of this act.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 117, § 14; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4415 Quarters and facilities to be provided by county.

19-4415.
Quarters and facilities to be provided by county.
The board of county commissioners of any county adopting the provisions of this act shall provide the agency and department with such quarters and facilities as the agency shall deem necessary. County law enforcement agencies may utilize quarters and facilities previously used by the sheriff of the county in the enforcement of the law and may enter into contracts with cities located within the county for the use by such agency of city jail facilities. The board of county commissioners may construct or may acquire by purchase, condemnation or lease, buildings and facilities for the use of the agency and department in like manner as that provided by law for the construction or acquisition of public buildings for the use of the county.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 117, § 15; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4416 Authority and responsibility of sheriff limited.

19-4416.
Authority and responsibility of sheriff limited.
The sheriff of any county adopting the provisions of this act is hereby relieved of all power, authority and responsibility now or hereafter prescribed by law for the enforcement of the laws of this state from and after the date fixed for the transfer of such authority and responsibility to the law enforcement department under the provisions of this act but nothing in this act shall be construed as affecting the duties and authority of such sheriff relating to the service of process, collection of delinquent taxes, the operation of the county jail or any other duty or authority now or hereafter imposed or conferred by law and not herein specifically restricted.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 117, § 16; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4417 Authority and responsibility of constable eliminated.

19-4417.
Authority and responsibility of constable eliminated.
All constables elected in townships located within any county adopting the provisions of this act, are hereby relieved of all power, authority and responsibility now or hereafter prescribed by law for the enforcement of the laws of this state from and after the date fixed for the transfer of such authority and responsibility to the law enforcement department under the provisions of this act.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 117, § 17; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4418 Authority of city marshal or chief of police and police officers limited.

19-4418.
Authority of city marshal or chief of police and police officers limited.
The city marshal or chief of police and police officers of all cities located within, or a majority of the population of which reside within, any county adopting the provisions of this act, are hereby relieved of all power, authority and responsibility now or hereafter prescribed by law for the enforcement of laws of this state, ordinances of such city, the responsibility for the enforcement of which has been transferred to the county department and ordinances of such city the responsibility for the enforcement of which has by contract been placed in the county law enforcement department, from and after the date fixed for the transfer of such authority and responsibility to the law enforcement department under the provisions of this act.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 117, § 18; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4420 No-fund warrants for finance of newly established agency; tax levies.

19-4420. No-fund warrants for finance of newly established agency; tax levies.
The board of county commissioners of any county adopting the provisions of this act, for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this act from and after the date of the adoption of the provisions thereof by such county and prior to the time that moneys are available from the tax levy authorized by K.S.A. 19-4421, and amendments thereto, is hereby authorized to issue no-fund warrants in an amount not to exceed the amount which would be raised by the levy of a tax of one mill upon all taxable tangible property in the county, deemed necessary and fixed by resolution of the agency, for such purpose. Such no-fund warrants shall be issued by the county in the manner and form and shall bear interest and be redeemable in the manner prescribed by K.S.A. 79-2940, and amendments thereto, except that they may be issued without the approval of the state board of tax appeals, and without the notation required by such section. The board of county commissioners shall make a tax levy at the first tax levying period after such warrants are issued, sufficient to pay such warrants and the interest thereon. All such tax levies shall be in addition to all other levies authorized or limited by law and the tax limitations provided by article 19 of chapter 79 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, shall not apply to such levies.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 117, § 20; L. 2008, ch. 109, § 49; L. 2014, ch. 141, § 43; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4421 Budget of expenditures; approval; tax levy, use of proceeds.

19-4421.
Budget of expenditures; approval; tax levy, use of proceeds.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), on or before the first Monday in July of each year the agency shall prepare and submit to the board of county commissioners of the county a budget of expenditures for the operation of such agency and the department for the next budget year, itemizing the expenses and amounts and the purpose. The board of county commissioners of the county shall thereupon consider said budget and approve the same or may by a unanimous vote of its members, upon the basis of a written statement giving reasons therefor, require the modification or omission of any item from such proposed budget and approve the same as modified. The board of county commissioners of said county shall levy a tax upon all taxable tangible property of such county sufficient to raise the amount approved and to pay a portion of the principal and interest on bonds issued under the authority of K.S.A. 12-1774, and amendments thereto, by cities located in the county.
(b) In counties having a population of more than nine thousand six hundred (9,600) and less than ten thousand five hundred (10,500) and having a taxable tangible valuation of more than forty-five million dollars ($45,000,000) and not more than sixty-five million dollars ($65,000,000), which have adopted the provisions of this act and each incorporated city within such county shall share in the cost of operating the law enforcement agency as follows: Sixty-two percent (62%) of the operating cost shall be paid by the largest incorporated city in such county; thirty-two percent (32%) of the operating costs shall be paid by the unincorporated area within such county; and six percent (6%) shall be paid by the remaining incorporated cities within such county in the proportion that the population of each such city bears to the total population of all such cities within such county.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 117, § 21; L. 1976, ch. 142, § 4; L. 1979, ch. 52, § 133; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4422 Approval of expenditures and claims.

19-4422.
Approval of expenditures and claims.
The agency shall approve all expenditures to be made by and claims to be paid on behalf of such agency and the law enforcement department and shall certify the same to the board of county commissioners of the county to be allowed from the funds provided for the operation of such agency and department.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 117, § 22; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4423 Abandonment of operation under act; certain counties, disposition of property, money, equipment, supplies.

19-4423.
Abandonment of operation under act; certain counties, disposition of property, money, equipment, supplies.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), any county operating under the provisions of this act may abandon such operation in the same manner as that provided in K.S.A. 19-4403 for the adoption of the provisions of the act except that the word "abandon" instead of the word "adopt" shall be used in the petition or resolution and upon the ballot and in the election proclamation. If a majority of the votes cast at the election upon such proposition shall be in favor of abandoning operations under the provisions of this act, the law enforcement agency and department are hereby abolished on January 1, next following the date of such election. All moneys, equipment and supplies of such agency and department shall be transferred to the county and all records of the department relating to the enforcement of city ordinances shall be transferred to the city marshal or chief of police of the city. In cities having no city marshal or chief of police such officer shall be appointed in like manner as that now provided by law for the filling of vacancies in such office. All records of the agency shall be filed in the office of the county clerk. All records of the department relating to the enforcement of the laws of the state shall be transferred to the county sheriff.
(b) In counties having a population of more than nine thousand six hundred (9,600) and less than ten thousand five hundred (10,500) and an assessed taxable tangible valuation of more than forty-five million dollars ($45,000,000) and not more than sixty-five million dollars ($65,000,000), the board of directors shall divide and return the property, money, equipment and supplies of the agency to the original law enforcement departments in such county in the same proportion as each department originally contributed to said agency.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 117, § 23; L. 1976, ch. 142, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4424 Purpose of act.

19-4424.
Purpose of act.
It is hereby declared that the purpose of this act shall be to provide for the protection of persons and property and to promote the general welfare of the citizens of the state of Kansas through efficient law enforcement and police protection.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 91, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4425 Definitions.

19-4425.
Definitions.
As used in this act, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them herein:
(a) "Agency" means a county law enforcement agency established under the provisions of this act.
(b) "Department" means a county law enforcement department established under the provisions of this act.
(c) "Director" means the superintendent of a county law enforcement department appointed under the provisions of this act.
(d) "Law enforcement officer" or "county law enforcement officer" means a law enforcement officer who is a member of a county law enforcement department appointed under the provisions of this act.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 91, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4426 Application of act; adoption and operation of provisions.

19-4426.
Application of act; adoption and operation of provisions.
The provisions of this act shall apply only to counties of this state having a population of more than thirty-seven thousand (37,000) and not more than forty-eight thousand (48,000) and an assessed tangible valuation of more than seventy-four million dollars ($74,000,000) and not more than one hundred forty million dollars ($140,000,000), in which the question of the adoption of the provisions of this act shall have been submitted to and shall have been approved by the qualified electors of the county in the manner provided herein. The board of county commissioners of any such county, by resolution adopted not less than ninety (90) days preceding the date fixed for the holding of the general election in November of an even-numbered year, may direct the county election officer to place such proposition on the ballot at the next general election, and the board shall direct its placement on the ballot at such election whenever (1) the governing body of any city located within the county, having a population equal to not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total population of such county shall request that the proposition be placed on the ballot, by resolution adopted not less than ninety (90) days preceding the date fixed for the holding of the general election in the month of November of an even-numbered year, or (2) the county election officer shall certify that a petition, requesting that the proposition be placed on the ballot and signed by qualified electors of such county equal in number to not less than ten percent (10%) of the electors of the county who voted for the office of the secretary of state at the last preceding general election, has been filed in his or her office not less than ninety (90) days preceding the date fixed for the holding of a general election in the month of November of an even-numbered year. Notice of any election held pursuant to this section shall be given in the manner prescribed by K.S.A. 10-120.
Upon the ballot the proposition shall be stated as follows:
"Shall the county of __________________________
(name of county)
adopt the provisions of K.S.A. 19-4424 to 19-4445, inclusive, and any amendments thereto, providing for consolidated law enforcement in certain counties?"
If a majority of the votes cast upon such proposition shall be in favor of adopting the act, the provisions thereof shall govern the enforcement of law and the providing of police protection within such county in the manner hereinafter provided.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 91, § 3; L. 1975, ch. 172, § 1; L. 1978, ch. 104, § 1; L. 1979, ch. 77, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4428 Officers; meetings; voting, quorum; records.

19-4428.
Officers; meetings; voting, quorum; records.
Members of such agency shall meet in the office of the county attorney upon the call of such officer as soon after their appointment as possible and shall organize by electing a chairman, vice-chairman and secretary. Members of the agency shall meet thereafter at least once each month at a time and place which shall be fixed by resolution. Such resolution shall specify the regular hour of commencement of the meeting, the day of the week and the week of the month, and shall provide that if the regular meeting date occurs on a legal holiday or on a holiday specified by the agency, such regular meeting shall be held on the following day at the same hour. Such resolution also shall specify the regular meeting place of the agency and may specify that any regular meeting may be adjourned to another time and place. Special meetings may be called at any time by the chairman. Written notice, stating the time and place of any special meeting and the purpose for which called, shall be given each member at least two (2) days in advance of said meeting, unless such notice is waived by all other members of the agency, and no business other than that stated in the notice shall be transacted at such meeting. A majority of the qualified members of the agency shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting any business and the vote of a majority of the qualified members of such agency shall be required for the passage of any motion or resolution. No member shall be permitted to pass or to abstain from voting upon any measure properly before the members of such agency at any meeting except upon the basis of a conflict of interest announced by such member and made a part of the record of the meeting. The chairman, and in his absence or disability, the vice-chairman shall preside at all meetings and sign or execute all orders, contracts or documents of any kind required or authorized to be signed or executed by the agency. The agency shall cause a proper record to be kept of its proceedings.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 91, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4429 Agency powers.

19-4429.
Agency powers.
The agency shall be responsible for the enforcement of law and the providing of police protection throughout the county and for this purpose is hereby authorized to:
(a) Appoint and establish the salary and compensation of a law enforcement director for the county;
(b) Authorize and provide for the appointment of such law enforcement officers and other personnel as the agency shall deem necessary to carry out the intent of this act;
(c) Establish a job classification and merit rating system for law enforcement officers and provide for the administration thereof by county or city personnel;
(d) Establish a schedule of salaries for law enforcement officers and other personnel;
(e) Hear and affirm or revoke orders of the director providing for the suspension or dismissal of law enforcement officers;
(f) Authorize the acquisition and disposition of equipment and supplies necessary for the operation of the agency and department;
(g) Require the keeping of proper law enforcement records and files by the department;
(h) Adopt and certify to the board of county commissioners of the county a budget for the operation of the agency and department;
(i) Enter into contracts for and receive moneys from any private organization or agency, the federal government or the state or any political or taxing subdivision thereof on behalf of the county for the use of the agency and department;
(j) Receive vehicles, equipment and supplies from the county sheriff's department for the use of the law enforcement department;
(k) Sell police vehicles belonging to the law enforcement department and credit the proceeds to a separate fund to be expended for the operation of the county law enforcement agency and department;
(l) Enter into contracts with any political or taxing subdivisions or districts of the state located within such county, empowered to enter into a contract for such purpose, for providing special police protection within the boundaries of such political or taxing subdivision or district;
(m) Enter into contracts with cities located within the county for the enforcement of specified ordinances or the acquisition of city law enforcement equipment and property for the use of the department;
(n) Adopt rules and regulations necessary for the organization and operation of the agency and department; and
(o) Perform such other duties as may be provided by law.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 91, § 6; L. 1978, ch. 89, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4430 County law enforcement department; membership; supervision; duties; county or district attorney, duties.

19-4430.
County law enforcement department; membership; supervision; duties; county or district attorney, duties.
There is hereby established in all counties adopting the provisions of this act a county law enforcement department, which shall be composed of a director, assistant director and such other officers and personnel as the agency shall provide by resolution. Such department shall be under the exclusive supervision and control of the director and no member of the agency shall interfere by individual action with the operation of the department or the conduct of any of the officers or other personnel of such department. The director shall be responsible to the agency for the operation and administration of the department and for the enforcement of law and providing of police protection within the county in conformance with rules and regulations adopted by such agency. The director shall designate and appoint an assistant director who shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the director.
Upon request of the director of a county law enforcement department, the county or district attorney of the county in which such department is established shall give legal opinions, advice and assistance to such department upon all matters in which the department is interested or which relate to the powers or duties of the department or any officer or employee thereof.
History: L. 1972, ch. 91, § 7; L. 1975, ch. 172, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4431 Law enforcement director; appointment; qualifications; compensation; oath and bond; duties.

19-4431.
Law enforcement director; appointment; qualifications; compensation; oath and bond; duties.
On or before the first day of June next following the appointment of the first members of such agency, the agency shall appoint a law enforcement director for such county. Persons appointed to the office of director shall be citizens of the United States, not less than twenty-five (25) years of age, schooled and experienced in law enforcement supervision and shall not have been convicted of felony under the laws of this state, or any other state, or of the United States. The director shall serve at the pleasure of, and shall receive such salary and compensation as shall be fixed by resolution of, the agency. Before entering upon the duties of his office, the director shall take and subscribe to an oath as other county officials and shall give bond in such amount and subject to such conditions as shall be fixed by resolution of the agency. The director shall assist the agency in the preparation of the budget of the department and shall make such reports and provide the agency with such other information as it shall require. The director shall make recommendations to the agency on all matters concerning the operation of the department.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 91, § 8; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4432 Law enforcement officers; appointment; qualifications; suspension or removal.

19-4432.
Law enforcement officers; appointment; qualifications; suspension or removal.
The director shall appoint such law enforcement officers as he deems necessary for the proper enforcement of law and the providing of police protection within the county. All officers regularly appointed shall be qualified under the provisions of K.S.A. 74-5601 et seq., but an officer may receive a temporary appointment pending his completion of the requirements for a certificate thereunder. The agency shall determine and fix such additional minimum qualifications to be required of persons appointed as law enforcement officers as they may deem necessary, and may provide for the examination of applicants therefor. Law enforcement officers appointed under the provisions of this act shall be responsible to and may be suspended or removed by the director for cause. The director, within twenty-four (24) hours thereafter, shall report such suspension or removal and the reason therefor to the agency who as soon thereafter as possible, shall fully hear and determine the matter and affirm or revoke such suspension or removal.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 91, § 9; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4433 Additional law enforcement department personnel; appointment and removal.

19-4433.
Additional law enforcement department personnel; appointment and removal.
The agency by resolution shall authorize the appointment or employment of such personnel other than law enforcement officers as may be necessary for the proper operation of the department in carrying out the intent of this act. The director shall appoint and may remove all such personnel.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 91, § 10; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 19 - Counties And County Officers › Article 44 - Law Enforcement In Certain Counties › 19-4434 Responsibility for enforcement of certain city ordinances transferred to department; contractual powers to enforce all ordinances, use city jail facilities and acquire city police property; transfer of records and prisoners; eligibility of city police officers for membership in department.

19-4434.
Responsibility for enforcement of certain city ordinances transferred to department; contractual powers to enforce all ordinances, use city jail facilities and acquire city police property; transfer of records and prisoners; eligibility of city police officers for membership in department.
On the first day of January next following the appointment in any county of the first members of the agency under the provisions of this act and thereafter, the department shall assume and shall exercise all powers, duties and responsibilities of the city marshal or chief of police and police officers of cities located within such county and cities a majority of the population of which is located within such county, including that portion of any such city which is located in an adjacent county, relating to the enforcement of ordinances prohibiting and prescribing penalties for the commission of acts which have been declared to be crimes under the laws of the state of Kansas. Any such city is hereby authorized to contract with the agency for the enforcement of all or any of the remaining ordinances of such city upon such terms and conditions as shall be agreed upon by the agency and the governing body of such city. The city marshal or chief of police of such cities shall transfer and deliver to the agency upon demand all records of the police department relating to the violation of laws of the state and ordinances of the city, responsibility for the enforcement of which has been transferred to the county department, together with the custody of all prisoners held for violations of such ordinances of the city. Any law enforcement agency may enter into a contract with any city located within the county for the use of jail facilities of such city and for the acquisition of city police vehicles and property upon such terms and conditions as shall be agreed upon by the agency and the governing body of such city. On the date hereinbefore fixed for the transfer of law enforcement authority, all police officers of cities located within the county holding law enforcement training certificates and meeting the minimum qualifications established by the agency may become members of the law enforcement department. Upon application therefor, all officers serving in city departments operating under civil service shall be appointed county law enforcement officers in the department.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 91, § 11; L. 1974, ch. 132, § 2; March 26.