Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XL. Crimes and Punishments § 439.470.Powers and duties of commissioner

(a) Be responsible for any reports of investigation and supervision as may be requested by the board or the courts;

(b) Divide the Commonwealth into districts and assign probation and parole officers to serve in the various districts and courts;

(c) Direct the work of the officers and other employees assigned to him or her;

(d) Formulate methods of investigation, supervision, record keeping, and reports;

(e) Conduct training courses for the staff;

(f) Negotiate with public or private groups or institutions for further training of employees and authorize the expenditure of funds for that purpose when needed; and

(g) Develop policies on probation and parole work in the light of other welfare administration policies.