FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jun. 12, 2024) – Western Kentucky Correctional Complex (WKCC) received a near perfect audit score on its recent re-accreditation audit with the American Correctional Association (ACA). The prison achieved a total score of 99.8%. This marks the 12th accreditation in the history of the institution.
WKCC is a medium-security facility located in Fredonia, with an inmate population of 693.
“Receiving a near perfect score demonstrates a high level of hard work and dedication to meet ACA standards,” said DOC Division Director Janet Conover. “I congratulate WKCC on this achievement.”
In announcing the scores, Audit Chairperson Michael Graziano was especially complimentary of WKCC’s staff, specifically the pride they showed in their work. “This is a very nice, clean facility,” said Graziano. “The staff were positive, friendly, very professional, and eager to show off their areas. The camaraderie here is absolutely excellent and the environment is peaceful.”
WKCC Warden Bobbi Jo Butts praised her staff for the accomplishment. “I told the auditors that I am blessed with great staff and they agreed,” said Butts. “I am proud of the efforts of everyone at WKCC in achieving this score. I cannot thank them enough for their hard work.”
This ACA accreditation consisted of approximately 573 standards that covered security, operational and programming aspects of the prison. Each of Kentucky’s prisons are audited by ACA every three years and have a program security review every year. Kentucky has been a member of ACA since the early 1980s.
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