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 200 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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Oct17

Pre-Service Class 1218 graduates from Staff Training Academy

Pre-Service class 1218 graduated from the Staff Training Academy (STA) on October 16. Congratulations!Read more

Oct17

Ladies at NCCW volunteer for Chapter 25 and Orphan Grain Train

The ladies at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) in York teamed up with Chapter 25 from Lincoln and the Orphan Grain Train to help package and...Read more

Oct15

NDCS Team Member Spotlight: Michael Luebbert

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Clinical Psychologist Michael Luebbert explains a wellness program he created at the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF). Luebbert...Read more

Important Statistics

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2,316.00
Admissions During FY2017
5,342.76
Avg. Daily Incarcerated Pop.
2.66
Avg, Length of Stay (in Years)

Most Serious Offense at Admission (FY2017)