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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Meet Foxy
November 6, 2026
Foxy is everything people love about Heelers: smart, driven, loyal, and always ready for her next assignment. At 1½ years old and around 40 pounds,…
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- Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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Social Work Team
November 5, 2026
A successful reentry often starts with a simple connection. Our NDCS Social Work team helps individuals with higher risk and higher needs to prepare…
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- Central Office (CO)
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