Lexington, KY Community Corrections

05/25/2026

Today, we join together as a community to remember the heroes who gave everything for our country. We hold a special place in our hearts for our own Delmar White who was kill while serving back in 2007. Let us never take our freedom for granted. We wish everyone a meaningful and reflective Memorial Day.

05/13/2026

This week, we join the nation in observing National Police Week. It is a time to reflect on the courage, dedication, and service of our law enforcement officers. We had the solemn honor of participating in today's wreath-laying ceremony. It was a moving reminder of the true cost of safety and the profound debt we owe to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

We are proud to work with the Lexington Police Department, Fayette County Sheriff's Office, KY, and all of our other partners in Lexington to keep our community safe. You are in our hearts and thoughts as we move through this week of remembrance.

05/11/2026

05/06/2026

This National Correction Officers Week, we gathered for a solemn wreath-laying ceremony to honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Our fallen brothers and sisters answered a calling that demands courage, integrity, and unwavering dedication. They stepped behind the walls every day to keep our community safe, and their legacy lives on in the daily service of the officers who continue to carry the watch.
We honor their memory not only through ceremony, but by looking out for those who still walk the beat today. By standing together and supporting one another, we ensure that no officer has to carry the weight of this profession alone.

05/05/2026

Yesterday, we officially kicked off Correction Officers Appreciation Week with a morning of deep gratitude and meaningful legacy.
We were honored to receive a proclamation from Mayor Linda Gorton and a state proclamation from Governor Andy Beshear, presented by KY Representative George Brown Jr. These recognitions serve as a reminder of the vital role our officers play in maintaining public safety every single day.
The highlight of our ceremony was the official dedication of our Officers Dining Room to the late Chief of Corrections, Rodney Ballard. Chief Ballard was a titan in our field and a mentor to many. Naming this space in his honor ensures his legacy of leadership remains at the heart of our facility.

To our officers: Thank you for your courage, your professionalism, and your dedication. This week is for you!

05/01/2026

We had a great time meeting with students from Redwood Cooperative School today right in front of the courthouse! It was a wonderful opportunity to talk about local public safety and how our legal and safety systems work together to serve the community. These students brought some truly excellent questions with them!

04/30/2026

Join us in celebrating leadership in action! Two of our commanders, Lieutenant Jerrod Stump and Lieutenant Harvey Cloyd, recently completed the National Jail Leadership Command Academy, where they spent time honing leadership strategies and collaborating with professionals from across the country. These photos show them hard at work during class and sharing their expertise through presentations. We are excited to see them apply these new insights to serve our staff and community even better!

04/21/2026

Chief Colvin and Deputy Chief Joyner had the opportunity to meet and discuss issues with the new Director of The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Patrick Mirandy as the three toured the Franklin County Detention Complex in Columbus, Ohio. Elements of Lexington’s design were incorporated into the Columbus jail according to Franklin County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Geoff Stobart a longtime Colleague of the Chief’s

04/15/2026

The staff with the Lexington Division of Community Corrections want to extend our full support to the Lexington Police Department and Officer K. Van Wert.

We see the bravery and dedication your officers bring to our community every single shift. We see the standards you set. Following the serious injury of an officer on duty, we want you to know that your public safety partners are standing firmly in your corner.

We’re wishing for a steady recovery and peace for the officer’s family during this difficult time.

04/13/2026

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and we would like to give a huge thanks to all of the unseen heroes of Lexington E911. In our city's most critical moments, they are the calm voice on the other end of the line.

To our dispatchers and call-takers: You are the heartbeat of our public safety team. Thank you for your patience, your professionalism, and your unwavering dedication to keeping our community safe each and every day.