Uniforms for sheriffs, deputies, and court security officers -- Use -- Expense, how paid

how paid. (1) Sheriffs, bonded deputy sheriffs, and certified court security officers are authorized to wear approved uniforms while engaged in the performance of their duties. As used herein, "approved uniforms" means those uniforms the design and color of which are officially approved by the Kentucky Sheriffs' Association. (2) The expense of uniforms used by sheriffs, their deputies, and certified court security officers in accordance with this section may be paid by the fiscal court from the county general fund. All such uniforms shall be the property of the county.