The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services’ (NDCS) mission is:  'Keep people safe.'

The agency operates nine prisons in five communities in Nebraska.

It is the second largest state agency and employs approximately 2,300 team members in more than 150 different job classifications.

 
"Through developing our people, following sound correctional policies, and investing in our physical plants, we provide program opportunities for our population to develop the tools and skills to successfully reenter their communities."
Rob Jeffreys
Director

NDCS NEWS

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Mar28

Grass fire contained on NSP property

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (25-11)

CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska....Read more

Mar21

Second Chance Pups

Second Chance Pups is a program at the Nebraska State Penitentiary where dogs from local shelters and rescues are carefully matched with incarcerated...Read more

Mar20

Community Partners: AVP

Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) is one of many volunteer-led partnerships that bring meaningful #Programs to the population and encourage positive...Read more

Important Statistics

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2,132.00
Admissions During FY2024
5,880.00
Avg. Daily Incarcerated Pop.
3.55
Avg, Length of Stay (in Years)

Most Serious Offense at Admission (FY2024)