Logan County Jail earns statewide award for safety and compliance

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Logan County Detention Center has been recognized as the most compliant jail in Kentucky using the Cadmus system, a technology that tracks mandatory cell checks and helps staff monitor inmate safety around the clock.

Jailer Josh Toomey said the honor reflects the hard work and consistency of his team in maintaining high standards.

“The importance of those cell checks is to assure the safety of the individuals that we’re responsible for,” Toomey said. “Staff can pick up on signs if somebody’s acting different or there’s some kind of conflict, and we can pull those people out and try to separate those parties.”

According to Toomey, the checks also allow staff to identify possible medical issues or distress before they become emergencies. “We’re responsible for these men and women, and it’s important,” he said. “We don’t just meet a standard, but we set a standard.”

Chief Deputy Michael Trimmer said the Cadmus system has been a major tool in keeping the facility secure. “Safety and security is top priority to us,” Trimmer said. “We get notifications when cell checks are coming up, and if they’re late or anything, it notifies our jail staff in a different tone.”

Trimmer added that the monitoring process helps staff identify inmates who may need closer observation. “When inmates come in, they might have medical issues or be under the influence,” he said. “Those checks help us monitor them closely and make sure their health and security are number one.”

Admin Captain Todd Burchett said the recognition is well-earned, crediting a dedicated staff of about 41 employees. “We have a really good staff,” Burchett said. “They work together, really good. Communicate really good. They’re on top of the cell checks, they’re on top of everything we do.”

Toomey said the detention center’s mission goes beyond maintaining order and compliance. “We’re here to oversee them and hopefully offer some peer support and guidance to so many that come from walks of life that didn’t have family support,” Toomey said. “We help them find the best version of themselves and get them back to their families.”

He added that the award is a reminder of the work being done daily inside the facility, work that often goes unnoticed. “Our floor staff does an outstanding job every day that most of the time goes unnoticed,” Toomey said. “It takes a very special person to do what they do, and we’re so thankful for each and every one of them.”