Mission

The primary emphasis is on security and control, the main program is to assist inmates in progressing to a community service center and/or return to the community as citizens after positive behavior, program participation and work performance has been demonstrated.  Accountability for voluntary program opportunities includes academic and vocational education, substance abuse programs, recreation and club activities, religious and counseling programs.

3111 Spurr Road
Lexington, Kentucky 40511
Warden: Don Bottom
Secretary: Rose Sewell

Phone: (859) 246-2366
Fax: (859) 246-2376

• Howard Promoted to Warden at Bell County Forestry Camp
  Wednesday, February 03, 2010
  Kentucky Department of Corrections Commissioner LaDonna Thompson today announced the promotion of Gregory S. Howard as warden of the Bell County Forestry Camp (BCFC).
• Conover Promoted to Warden at Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women
  Thursday, January 14, 2010
  Frankfort, Ky. – Kentucky Department of Corrections Commissioner LaDonna Thompson today announced the promotion of Janet Conover as warden of the Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women (KCIW) at Pewee Valley, currently the only state-operated prison for female offenders.
• Fred Wilson Promoted to Deputy Warden at Little Sandy Correctional Complex
  Tuesday, December 22, 2009
  Frankfort, Ky. – Kentucky Department of Corrections Deputy Commissioner Al Parke today announced the promotion of Fred Wilson to deputy warden of the Little Sandy Correctional Complex (LSCC) in Elliott County, the state’s newest prison.