Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

12/04/2024

Bidding continues on Kentucky Alcoholic Beverage Control’s first ever evidence auction. Visit ABC.ky.gov to browse and bid on items previously held as evidence. Includes two bottles of Old Rip Van Winkle 10 year, a Blanton’s Single Barrel Gold in box with Japanese markings and more. Auction closes Dec. 11 at midnight.

11/27/2024

Kentucky’s first ever Alcoholic Beverage Control evidence auction opens today. Don’t miss the opportunity to bid on some unique items and benefit alcohol awareness and responsibility education. Items include two bottles of Old Rip Van Winkle 10 year, a Blanton’s Single Barrel Gold in box with Japanese markings and more. Auction closes at midnight on Dec. 11. See the full list of items and bid at ABC.ky.gov.

11/26/2024

Looking for unique holiday gifts? Kentucky’s Alcoholic Beverage Control is holding its first ever evidence auction. The online auction benefits alcohol awareness and responsibility education. Preview items at ABC.ky.gov. Auction opens on Nov 27.

05/16/2024

This National Police Week, Kentucky Alcoholic Beverage Control held two ceremonies to honor its fallen officers. Earlier this week, ABC staff gathered in Richmond to remember investigator Brandon Thacker who was shot and killed on the way to an undercover operation in 1998. In Bardstown, staff memorialized investigator William Jones who was killed in 1969 by two offenders he was questioning in a stolen alcohol case. ABC thanks law enforcement officers in Kentucky, and in the nation, for outstanding service and dedication.

05/19/2023

As part of National Police Week, leaders of the Ky. Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control honored the lives of ABC Investigators Brandon Heath Thacker and William Lee Jones, who both lost their lives in the line of duty. ABC Commissioner Allyson Taylor, Enforcement Director David Wilkerson, ABC Administrator Maggie Woods and Licensing Director Kellie Lovan placed roses at the headstones of Thacker, in Richmond, and Jones, in Bardstown. Investigator Jones was born March 8, 1926, entered on duty with ABC in April 1965. His end of watch was May 13, 1969, at the age of 43. Investigator Jones was killed while investigating stolen cases of whiskey in Nelson County, Kentucky. Investigator Thacker was born October 13, 1970, entered on duty with ABC in 1994 and made the ultimate sacrifice on April 16, 1998, at the young age of 27. Both Investigators were veterans of our Armed Forces. While we mourn their deaths, we also celebrate their lives and their dedication to service. Never forget.
Photos by Danny Page and Ricky Eastham.

05/12/2023

ABC is hiring! Check out the details to be an Investigator II for Fayette, Jessamine, Madison & Woodford counties: https://kypersonnelcabinet.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=34&c=kypersonnelcabinet Job posting closes at 8 p.m. on May 23.

03/30/2023

Join the investigative team at ABC. ABC is hiring two investigators:

One serving Jefferson, Shelby, Spencer and Oldham counties: https://kypersonnelcabinet.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=47965&site=34

One serving Grant, Pendleton, Bracken, Robertson, Scott, Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Gallatin, Nicholas and Harrison counties: https://kypersonnelcabinet.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=48102&site=34

Apply now as jobs close April 1 and April 3.

03/03/2023

Sharing a love of reading with a group of Kentucky 5th graders wasn’t a typical day for these ABC enforcement officers. But, they had the best day celebrating Read Across America and answering a million great questions about law enforcement careers and the dangers of underage drinking, smoking, va**ng, and drugs.

01/09/2023

Thank you to all the sworn officers of the PPC who work to combat underage drinking, protect others from fraud and abuse and enforce the laws of Kentucky. And to our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners: Thank you for your continued service, sacrifice and commitment

10/13/2022

***Canceled due to weather****

Spend a lovely fall afternoon at the Kentucky Horse Park for the inaugural Team Kentucky Walk for KECC. The fun walk happens at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30; registration starts at 12:30 p.m. Walk and collect much-needed dollars for more than 1,000 Kentucky charities who work hard to help our neighbors in need. To participate, buy a ticket for $5 at
https://kecc.rallyup.com/2022walkhome

This public event is sponsored by the Public Protection and Tourism, Arts and Heritage cabinets, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, and the Kentucky Horse Park. Find out how your dollars help KECC charities succeed at KECC.org.

06/01/2022