Our Mission:
Keep People Safe
We are committed to maintaining public safety by providing rehabilitative services and effectively managing the state's correctional facilities.
Achieving our mission through safe prisons, transformed lives, and safe communities.
The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is committed to creating opportunities for individuals to transform their lives, reinforcing our mission: Keep people safe.
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World Suicide Prevention Day
September 10, 2026
Today, Nebraska State Penitentiary staff recognized World Suicide Prevention Day by wearing teal or purple. Thank you to the Employee Activities…
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OCC: Chalk It Up for Brighter Tomorrows
September 10, 2026
Sidewalk artists at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) participated in the Kim Foundation's Chalk It Up for Brighter Tomorrows, applying their…
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