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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Jan17

NCCW Peer Support Program Graduation

Nine women graduated from the Peer Support Program at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW). The program requires six months...Read more

Jan16

NDCS Team Member Spotlight: UCW Alex Roth

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Unit Caseworker (UCW) Alex Roth conducts a count in his housing unit. UCW Roth began his career at the Tecumseh State...Read more

Jan15

DEC Holiday Card Activity

Over 200 inmates took the opportunity to make cards for loved ones. The Diagnostic and Evaluation Center (DEC) has a multitude of talented artists and they...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)