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Jail Resources and Training
KACo provides training and education, model policies and procedures, support, guidance and expertise for Kentucky’s county jail professionals.
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Training opportunities
KACo offers training and education opportunities to jail officials throughout the year. View here.
Policies and procedures
Model policies and procedures for jails are available for download. View here.
Resources
Jail information and data
February 07, 2025
County 101: Understanding closed jail counties
Around one-third of Kentucky counties do not operate a jail.
January 30, 2025
County 101: State funding sources for county jails
Understanding the state's role in county jail funding
December 13, 2024
Understanding the county jail per diem
Counties receive a $35.34 per diem for housing state inmates
October 24, 2024
Trends in Kentucky’s jail population
Nearly half of inmates housed in county jails are state or federal inmates.
May 10, 2024
Dept. of Justice reiterates guidance on use of medication in jails for opioid use disorder
The Americans with Disabilities Act protects people in recovery
April 24, 2024
County Government 101: Catastrophic Medical Reimbursement
Is your county leaving money on the table?
