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Our Mission:

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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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Jan18

Lt. Krueger recognized as TSCI Supervisor of the Quarter

Compassionate, dependable, professional. These are a few of the words team members use to describe Lieutenant (Lt.) Jason Krueger, who was named Supervisor of...Read more

Jan16

CCC-O inmate death

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (22-06)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

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

January 16,...Read more

Jan14

NDCS facilities, Staff Training Academy and Central Office earn ACA re-accreditation

Congratulations to the Nebraska State Penitentiary, Tecumseh State Correctional Institution, Work Ethic Camp, Staff Training Academy and Central Office for...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)