It is the mission of the Meade County Detention Center to serve the citizens of Meade County by providing a safe, secure and supportive correctional environment while protecting the well-being of our community.
To accomplish our mission we will:

• Our top priority is the protection, safety and security of the community, citizens of Meade County, staff and inmates.
• Provide quality food and rehabilitation for the inmates while lowering the cost to the tax payers of Meade County by raising a garden.
• Promote County cleanliness and beautification by using inmates to clean up trash and debris on the roads of Meade County.
• Build and enhance relationships with other law enforcement and community agencies and organizations.
• Using local volunteers and agencies by instituting programs to assist in the rehabilitation of inmates.
• Respect the integrity and dignity of all individuals.
• Attract, develop, motivate and empower people who demonstrate professional competence, conduct and courage.
• Work release programs allow for open communications and partnerships with community and county agencies such as Parks and Recreation, the city of Brandenburg, the city of Muldraugh, and the Meade County Recycling Center.