Services
Jail Resources and Training
KACo provides training and education, model policies and procedures, support, guidance and expertise for Kentucky’s county jail professionals.
KACo Contact
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
October 02, 2026
Lawmakers discuss comprehensive jail proposal during legislative interim
Judiciary committee reviews HB 557 from 2026 session
September 16, 2026
Boyd County highlights benefit of long-acting injectable medication
Jailer testifies on inmate recovery program
September 10, 2026
New regulation could provide millions more for county jail medical costs
Changes expand reimbursement for state inmate medical care
September 04, 2026
New emergency regulation in place for inmate medical costs
Department of Corrections shares updated definition of “routine care”
August 20, 2026
Counties continue to push for jail funding changes
KACo testifies during legislative interim
