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The PREA Resource Center (PRC) released the audit instrument for the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) PREA Standards for Prisons and Jails. You can access the instrument at: http://www.prearesourcecenter.org/library/search?keys=PREA+Audit+Instrument&cat=All . The instrument includes a process map, a checklist of documentation, a pre-audit questionnaire, the auditor’s compliance tool, instructions for the auditor’s facility tour, six interview protocols for staff and inmates...
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Campbell County Jail Greg Buckler announced his reitrement effective February 1, 2013. He will be deeply missed for all of the work and assistence he has given his fellow Jailers and The Kentucky Jailers' Association. January 31, 2013 has been officially named Greg Buckler day in Campbell County.  Greg was the Campbell County Jailer since 1998. He is a lifetime resident of Campbell County.  He attended and graduated from Campbell County High School in 1981.   He furt...
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The Jailer's of Northern Kentucky through their fundraising raised $ 1,933.15 for the KJA Scholarship program. January 30, 2013 Jerry Webb Gallatin County Jailer presented Mike Simpson with a check to use for the KJA Scholarship Program.  

Kentucky Jailers Association Meeting Minutes November 28, 2012   ·         Called to Order at 9:30 am ·         Opening Prayer/Pledge:  ·         Roll Call: Excused members include: Jackie Strode, Chad Frizzell, Ken Kells, Joe Blue. Unexcused members include: Ray UpChurch. ·         Motion to ...
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2013 KJA Scholarship Information Click Here for KJA Scholarship Informational Poster Click Here for KJA Scholarship Eligibility Requirements Click Here for KJA Scholarship Application

Hopkins County Jailer Joe Blue was named Jailer of the Year during the Kentucky Jailers Association recently completed summer conference in Northern Kentucky. "I am humbled to be nominated and selected as Jailer of the Year," Blue said during the June 27 conference banquet. Hopkins County Judge-executive Donnie Carroll told The Madisonville Messenger that Blue's inmate community service program saves cities and the county thousands of dollars a year. Carroll said inma...
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