RARE PHOTOS: Lexington corrections implementing changes to accommodate religious clothing | Rare Historical Photos

Certain policy changes are on the way for the Lexington Division of Community Corrections. These changes address concerns about expressing religious beliefs.

Nearly a month ago, the Lexington Division of Community Corrections was contacted by the Council on American-Islamic Affairs or CAIR. A woman had been arrested in Lexington and was required to remove her hijab, or religious headwear during the booking process. The woman’s lawyer contacted CAIR, who asked Corrections Chief Colonel Scott Colvin to make some changes. Which he says he has done…