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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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May24

DEC celebrates popcorn day

The NDCS Diagnostic and Evaluation Center celebrated Corrections Month with a popcorn day. It also coincided with National Brothers Day, as we honor all those...Read more

May24

NDCS Teammate Receives 2019 Excellence in Mentoring Award

Bradley Schernikau received the 2019 Excellence in Mentoring award with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS). He’s been with NDCS for 13...Read more

May24

Corrections Teammates put on Torch Run to Benefit Special Olympics

Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) teammates are helping athletes from York get to the Special Olympics! We are proud to be #NebraskaCorrections...Read more

Important Statistics

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2,140.00
Admissions During FY2018
5,366.00
Avg. Daily Incarcerated Pop.
3.01
Avg, Length of Stay (in Years)

Most Serious Offense at Admission (FY2018)