Safe Prisons.

Transformed Lives.

Safe Communities.

Our Mission:

Keep people safe.
 

 

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 10 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.

 
“We are in the business of providing people opportunities to change for the better.”
Scott R. Frakes
Director

NDCS NEWS

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May20

Official opening hosted for Reception and Treatment Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (22-24)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | laura.strimple@nebraska.gov

May 18, 2022 (...Read more

May20

Construction of the Reception and Treatment Center

From a concept to reality, construction of the Reception and Treatment Center was the result of the hard work and dedication of countless individuals....Read more

May19

Reception and Treatment Center celebrates official opening

Many thanks to Governor Pete Ricketts, Sampson Construction Co., Inc., DLR Group and the many others who attended the official opening of the Reception and...Read more

Important Statistics

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1,953.00
Admissions During FY2021
5,322.00
Avg. Daily Incarcerated Pop.
2.98
Avg, Length of Stay (in Years)

Most Serious Offense at Admission (FY2021)