<br><br> <br>Page 1 of 1 <br>67C.321 Actions taken by chief against officers -- Written statement -- Answer -- <br>Citizen charges of misconduct. <br>(1) Any officer may be removed, suspended for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, <br>laid off, or reduced in grade by the chief for any cause which promotes the <br>efficiency of the services, but before any such action is taken by the chief against <br>any officer, the chief shall furnish the officer concerned with a written statement of <br>the reasons why the described action is being taken. The officer may be reduced, <br>removed, suspended for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, or laid off from the <br>date the written statement of reasons is served upon her or him. Each officer <br>removed, suspended for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, laid off, or reduced <br>in grade shall be allowed a period of ten (10) days within which the officer may file <br>a written answer to the charges and the reasons which caused her or his suspension, <br>removal, or reduction. This answer shall be made a part of the official records of the <br>police department. No trial or examination of witnesses shall be required in any <br>such case except at the discretion of the chief. The chief shall likewise furnish a <br>copy of the written charges and reasons for her or his action to the board. <br>(2) Any citizen who makes written, sworn charges of misconduct concerning the <br>actions of any police officer shall present the charges to the chief of police who <br>shall investigate the charges. The chief of police shall determine what action, if any, <br>shall be taken against the officer, subject to the limitations set out in this chapter. <br>The citizen may appeal the determination of the chief of police to the board. <br>Effective: March 18, 2003 <br>History: Amended 2003 Ky. Acts ch. 118, sec. 9, effective March 18, 2003. -- Created <br>2002 Ky. Acts ch. 339, sec. 11, effective July 15, 2002. <br><br>