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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 06, 2026
County leaders urged to engage legislators on HB 557
Comprehensive jail proposal is supported by KCJEA, KMCA and Jailers Association
February 06, 2026
HB 557 seeks to rebalance state-county responsibility for jails
Rep. Michael Meredith discusses key points of proposal
November 21, 2025
KACo presents major jail proposal for 2026 legislative session
Counties push for new approach to funding model as jail costs reach a crisis point
November 06, 2025
County jails in Kentucky – 2025 overview
Understanding the role, responsibilities and current landscape of county jails
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
