Tecumseh State Correctional Institution

Tecumseh State Correctional Institution

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General Information
Warden
Shaun Settles
Public Information Officer
Kevin.Wilken@Nebraska.gov
Phone
402.335.5998
Address
2725 Hwy 50
Tecumseh, NE 68450
Mailing Address
PO Box #900
Tecumseh, NE 68450

gable_0.pngWarden Shaun Settles

Shaun Settles was appointed warden of the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) in January 2024. 

Warden Settles joined NDCS in 1993 as a corrections officer at the Lincoln Correctional Center, which became part of the Reception and Treatment Center in 2022. He rose through the ranks of the agency, holding the positions of corporal, sergeant and lieutenant at that facility, and later worked as a captain and major at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) and a major at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW).

Prior to being appointed warden at TSCI, Warden Settles was assistant warden at the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L) warden at the Community Corrections Center – Omaha (CCC-O) . In 2023, he also held the position of acting deputy director – programs.

Warden Settles earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.   

About the Facility

The Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) was established by LB 150 in 1997. In the spring of 1998 a site two miles north of Tecumseh was selected for the institution and ground was broken in December of the same year. Hiring of initial staff commenced in late spring 2000. TSCI began accepting inmates in December 2001.

TSCI has a ten-bed skilled nursing facility, clinic exam rooms, on-site x-ray, medical laboratory, optometry, and dental.

General Information

TSCI is a maximum/medium custody facility for adult males. The facility includes a 194-bed restrictive housing unit and houses inmates sentenced to the death penalty. The death penalty is administered at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. 

Directions to the Facility

TSCI is located two miles north of Tecumseh, Nebraska on the west side of Highway 50.

From Lincoln, Nebraska: Highway 2 east of Lincoln to Highway 50, then right (south) on Highway 50 for 18 miles OR Highway 77 south of Lincoln to Highway 41 then left (east) to Highway 50 then right (south) for 1 1/2 miles.

From Omaha, Nebraska: From Interstate 80, Exit 440 (near Sapp Brothers Truck Stop) take Highway 50 south for approximately 54 miles.

Visiting Hours

Schedule an In-Person Visit at TSCI

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VISITATION INFORMATION

NDCS utilizes a pre-registration process for visitation in all facilities. All visits must be scheduled at least seven days in advance. To select a time and date for visitation, please click the button above to complete the online form.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN – Be sure to review the following guidelines:

  • All visitors must be on the inmate’s approved visitor list
  • While health screening procedures are no longer necessary, if you are not feeling well, please consider rescheduling your visit

  • Wearing of masks is voluntary.

  • Up to four adult visitors and a reasonable number of children are allowed at each visit, per inmate

  • If additional adults are attending the same visitation session, you need only complete one registration form. However, be sure to list the full names of all other visitors and include all of the necessary contact information (phone & email) for each person.  

  • Children of any age are permitted, when accompanied by at least one adult. Children’s names should also be included on the form.

  • All visitation requests must be submitted at least seven days prior to the selected date
  • Visits may be scheduled up to four weeks from the date of the request
  • Visits are assigned on a first come, first serve basis. You will be notified by email at least three days in advance of your approved visit
  • Be sure to include alternative dates and times for your visit. If your first preference is already filled, staff will try to grant your second or third request
  • If you need to cancel a visit for any reason, notify the facility as soon as possible

*** NOTE: You will want to arrive prior to your scheduled visitation time to allow for processing into the facility.

 Questions pertaining to any of the information above can be directed to the facility. Contact information is available on this page.

TSCI Visiting Schedule

 

Incarcerated persons at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution are allowed two weekday sessions or one weekend session.

Visits may be scheduled in advance, as long as they do not exceed the quota mentioned above.


Incarcerated persons at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution are allowed one virtual visit per month.

Visits may be scheduled in advance, as long as they do not exceed the quota mentioned above.

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Facility Visitation Procedures

The link below will take you to visiting procedures that apply to this facility. 

TSCI Visiting Procedures

Virtual Visitation Program Protocol 
 

Programs

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Programs & Services

Below is a brief record of every available program and service provided by this correctional facility. If it there is any additional facility-specific information pertaining to these programs and services, it will be found under the "Additional Information" tab.

**Please keep in mind that if there is no additional information provided by the facility, the "Additional Information" tab will not be displayed.
Program Description Type
Acute/Sub-Acute Mental Health Unit (A/SAMHU)

Highly structured treatment for individuals who are experiencing acute/debilitating distress, impairment in functioning, are actively psychotic, unable to participate in assessment, have diminished ability for self care, or who present with acute danger to self or others. .

Need addressed:  Mental Health

 		Clinical Treatment
Anger Management High Risk/Need

Anger Management High Risk/Need:  This treatment provides instruction and practice on basic anger control strategies in a group facilitated by clinicians.

Needs Addressed:  Attitudes; behavior; aggression, mental health 

 		Clinical Treatment
Continuing Care-Sex Offender Program

This program helps participants maintain and strengthen the gains they made in other treatment programs. It also helps participants navigate new challenges and helps support the transition back to a community setting.

Needs Addressed: Sex Offender conviction

 		Clinical Treatment
Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment that helps participants develop mindfulness-based coping skills to decrease suicidal and self-harming behaviors. 

Needs Addressed: Mental Health 

 		Clinical Treatment
Intensive Outpatient Substance Use Program (IOP)

Drug and alcohol treatment that is on the treatment continuum beneath residential. 

Needs addressed:  Substance abuse

 		Clinical Treatment
Interpersonal Problem Solving Group

Clinical treatment in Long Term Restrictive Housing that helps participants to develop problem-solving skills.

Need addressed:  Mental Health

 		Clinical Treatment
Longer Term Restrictive Housing Mental Health Group

Individual correspondence based material focused on teaching cognitive behavioral skills that reflect personal values. 

Need addressed:  Attitudes/behavior

 		Clinical Treatment
Major Mental Health Group

Addresses mental health issues with those who have significant mental health challenges.  

Need addressed:  Mental health. 

 		Clinical Treatment
Mental Health Group

Addresses mental health needs.

Need addressed:  Mental Health.

 		Clinical Treatment
Mental Health Outpatient Services

Provides general, individual therapy.

Need addressed:  Mental Health.

 		Clinical Treatment
oHeLP Outpatient Sex Offender Program

The Outpatient Healthy Lives Program is available to individuals who are assessed to be at a relatively moderate risk to sexually re-offend.

Need Addressed:  Sex Offender

 		Clinical Treatment
Residential Substance Use -90

Residential substance use program with a focus on cognitive restructureing, relapse prevention and reentry into the community.  

 Need addressed:  Alcohol/drug addiction.

 		Clinical Treatment
Succeeding in Less Restrictive Housing

Treatment offered in the Restrictive Housing Units that discusses motivations for personal change, cognitive distortions, risk factors for institutional violence, and relapse prevention planning. 

Need addressed:  Mental Health

 		Clinical Treatment
Victim Empathy

Increases participant understanding of harm caused to victims and themselves; provides important life skills on how to be emptionally proficient, result in better decisions and reduced conflict.  

Need address:  Attitudes/Behavior, Aggression. 

 		Clinical Treatment
Violence Reduction Aftercare

Follow up to the Violence Reduction Program

Need addressed:  Attitude/Behavior

 

 		Clinical Treatment
Violence Reduction Program

The Violence Reduction Program is an intensive treatment recommendation for individuals at high risk for violent re-offense. Incarcerated individuals with a high risk to re-offend may include those with strong antisocial beliefs or lifestyle, evidence of psychopathy, and/or instrumental violence.

Needs Addressed:  Aggression, Attitudes/Behavior

 		Clinical Treatment
7 Habits on the Inside

Developed by FranklinCovey in cooperation with the Colorado Department of Corrections, 7 Habits on the Inside uses the principles of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, tailored for the incarcerated individual. The program seeks to empower individuals to manage their own lives in such a way as to be successful in prison and in the community and using the principles of integrity, proactivity, and other key skills.  (12 weeks) 

Needs Addressed: Attitudes/Behavior; Family; Employment; Life Skills

 		Non-Clinical Programs
Common Sense Parenting

Provides parents with a menu of techniques that will aid them in building positive family relationships; preventing and correcting misbehavior; using consequences to improve behavior.  Teaches self-control and how to stay calm.

Need addressed:  Family

 		Non-Clinical Programs
Courage to Change

A series of cognitive-behavioral interactive journals in which participants in Longer Term Restrictive Housing can address their individual problem areas based on a criminogenic risk and needs assessment.

Attitudes/Behavior

 		Non-Clinical Programs
Destination Dads-Inside Out Dads

Incarcerated fathers get tools they need to become more involved, responsible, and committed in the lives of their children.

 

Need addressed:  Family

 		Non-Clinical Programs
Destination Dads-Within My Reach

Critical and concrete tools are provided which help participants improve interactions with those who matter in their lives.  Subjects are knowing yourself first, smart love and making your own decisions.

Need addressed:  Family

 		Non-Clinical Programs
Domesti-PUPS

Participants in Domesti-PUPS train dogs to become service animals for persons with disabilities, pet therapy programs, classroom dogs and education programs.

Needs addressed: Pro-social, attitude, behavior

 		Non-Clinical Programs
Hustle 2.0

A trauma informed mail based correspondence program which explores entrepreneurship, healthy relationships, leadership, criminal thinking, employment, purposeful living, reentry, anger management, character development, victim awareness, persevering, and becoming the solution.  

Needs addressed:  Attitudes/behavior

 		Non-Clinical Programs
Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)

MRT is an evidence-based, cognitive behavioral intervention which leads to enhanced moral reasoning, better decision making and more appropriate behavior. 

Needs addressed:  Attitudes, behavior.

 		Non-Clinical Programs
Remodeling My House

Restrictive Housing journaling that offers a creative way to  examine one's personal story.  Uses the exercises to express yourself, identify challenges and opportunities, and consider change.   

Need addressed:  Attitudes/behavior, family, outside interest

 

 		Non-Clinical Programs
Restorative Justice Intervention Program

This program increases a participant's understanding of the harm/damages they caused their victims, communities and themselves. The program also provides an important life skill module that teaches how to become emotionally proficient, which translates into better decision making and reduced conflicts.

Needs Addressed:  Attitudes; behavior, Life skills.

 		Non-Clinical Programs
The Challenge Program Challenge Series

Workbook based program

Need addressed:  Attitudes/Behavior

 		Non-Clinical Programs
The Challenge Program Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)

A cognitive behavioral program which leads to more successful decision making.

Needs Addressed:  Attitudes; behavior.

 		Non-Clinical Programs
The Challenge Program Preparing for Change

Helps participants progress from a precontemplative stage of change by challenging individuals to consider their future, potential obstacles to change, how change occurs, and what resources are available to navigate the change process. 

Need Addresses:  Attitudes/behavior

 		Non-Clinical Programs
Thinking for a Change

Thinking for a Change is a high-level cognitive behavioral program developed by the National Institute of Corrections. The program uses role playing to concentrate on changing the criminogenic thinking of offenders.

Needs addressed:  Attitudes; behavior; family; friends; aggression.

 		Non-Clinical Programs
Adult Basic Education

Builds basic skills for GED testing, college readiness and/or skill development. 

Need Addressed:  Education

 		Education Programs
Adult Secondary Education (ASE)

Assists students prepare for taking the high school equivalency test (GED).

Addresses Need Area:  Education

 		Education Programs
College correspondence

Opportunity to pursue college coursework through individual and family support. 

Need addressed:  Education, employment.

 		Education Programs
College Courses

College courses are offered through various universities/colleges and correspondence courses. Currently, college classes are provided by grant funded providers and/or at the individual's own expense.

Needs Addressed:  Education; employment; life skills; pro-social.

 		Education Programs
ESL/ELL

English as a second language (ESL) provides individuals with literacy support before Adult Basic Education

Needs addressed:  Education; life skills

 		Education Programs
High School Diploma

NDCS operates its own school district with a high school. Students of all ages may attend high school classes. Individuals under 22 who have not graduated from high school are required to be in school. Students over 22 need to go through an application process.

 Need addressed:  Education.

 		Education Programs
Metro Community College (MCC) Core Courses (Credit)

Completion of any 3 college credit courses.

Need addressed:  Education/Employment/outside interest

 		Education Programs
7th Step

7th Step is a self-betterment club which discusses and works on issues of interest such as drug use, family , anger, and other things that hold attendees back from their best selves. 

 Need Addressed:  Support

 		Pro-Social Activities
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) is an organization which encourages members to read, and listen at meetings using the program as an opportunity to face the truth and become accountable for their addiction to alcohol.

Need Addressed:  Support for addiction and prosocial activity

 		Pro-Social Activities
Intentional Peer Support

This program allows individuals with similar life experiences to walk along side each other in supportive relationships.

Needs addressed: Attitudes/Behavior; Prosocial Activities

 		Pro-Social Activities
Lifer's Club

 

Addresses issues about incarcerated life and prison reform that participants are interested in or want to work on.

Need addressed:  Outside interest.

 		Pro-Social Activities
My Recovery Song Journal

 A Restrictive Housing program exploring substance abuse recovery with music by expressing thoughts, feelings and ideas.  

Addressed need:  drug/alcohol, outside interest

 		Pro-Social Activities
Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous encourages its members to attend meetings, read and listen to speakers to face the truth and be accountable for their addictions.

Need addressed:  Drug addiction support; pro-social/outside interest.

 		Pro-Social Activities
Reading Selections and Thoughtful Responses

Reading selections which explore topics of self-betterment and pro-social growth; accompanied by a series of thought provoking questions aimed at assisting in reading comprehension, retention and practical application of learned skills.  

Needs addressed:  Attitudes/behavior

 		Pro-Social Activities
Religious Classses and activities

Variety of classes, workshops and religious services designed to help inmates with support and spiritual development.

Needs addressed:  Pro-social, support.

 		Pro-Social Activities
Sports/Recreation Activities

A variety of activities that encourage health pastimes are offered at all facilities. Please check with recreational specialists for more information.

Needs addressed:  Pro-social/outside interest; health.

 		Pro-Social Activities
Toastmasters

Toastmasters empowers people to improve communication and leadership skills, find the courage to change, achieve their full potential, and realize their dreams.

Needs addressed:  Pro-social; outside interest; attitude; behavior.

 		Pro-Social Activities
Veteran's Club

The Veteran's Group aims to assist all veterans and honorary members, including veterans of the United States of America and its Allies Forces in addition to their dependents and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans. The group provides opportunities for veterans to find employment upon release.

Need Addressed:  Employment

 		Pro-Social Activities
Assistance for Social Security Application

Social workers provide assistance in obtaining and completing Social Security applications to individuals who qualify and are 90 days from discharge, post-release supervision or parole.

Need addressed:  Re-entry for those who may qualify for Social Security benefits due to age or disability.

 		Reentry Services
Discharge Planning

Reentry specialists work with individuals to ensure a reentry plan is completed. The plan allows for a smooth transition to the community and focuses on housing, transportation, employment, education, and medical/mental health services as needed.

Need addressed:  Re-entry

 		Reentry Services
Reentry planning

Clients develop comprehensive reentry plans that include housing/transitional living, employment/education, transportation, ID credentials, medical/mental and behavioral health treatment.

Need addressed:  Reentry.

 		Reentry Services
Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA)

Designed to increase knowledge of sex offender registration laws, how to avoid registration violations and prepare for release with registration laws in mind. 

Need addressed:  reentry

 		Reentry Services
Clinical Treatment Programs

See clinical programs list for more details.
Crisis Intervention

Provided on an as-needed basis, clinicians are available to assist individuals in a mental health crisis.

Needs Addressed:  Mental health.
Individual/Group Psychotherapy

Licensed, clinical therapists provide one-on-one or group therapy sessions as needed.

Need addressed:  mental health
Risk Assessment/ Psychological Evaluations

Risk Assessments and Psychological Evaluations provide diagnosis clarification, intelligence testing and Dementia screening.

Need addressed:  Mental Health; education.
Skilled Nursing Facility

On-call Skilled Nursing Facilities manage crises dealing with medical emergencies, behavioral issues and suicide watches.

Needs addressed:  Health and mental health.
Transition Services

Transition Services are available to those transitioning to or from general population or protective management. Mental Health professionals may assists with these services.

Need Addressed:  Mental Health
Community Coordination

Social workers coordinate with a variety of community providers and agencies for mental health services, substance abuse treatment and medical services. Providers include the Veteran's Administration, DHHS, treatment agencies, private practice and non-profit organizations.

Needs Addressed:  Housing, medical, mental health, basic needs, re-entry. 

 		Social Work Services
Living Needs

Social workers assist individuals with high medical/mental health needs to find clothing resources, apply for benefits or general assistance and other life needs.

Needs addressed:  Social work services.

 		Social Work Services
Medical Services Coordination

Social workers assist individuals with high medical needs to set appointments for medication management, healthcare and provide resources to obtain medical insurance upon release:

Needs addressed:  Health, mental health, life skills, re-entry.

 		Social Work Services
Specialized Housing Services

Social workers provide assistance to individuals with high medical/mental health needs to obtain transitional living, assisted living or skilled nursing care, as needed.

Needs addressed:  Re-entry

 		Social Work Services
Specialized Population Served

Specialized Population Served offers services for inmates with mental illness or serious chronic medical conditions that are high risk and multi-needs.

Needs addressed:  Health; mental health

 		Social Work Services
ABC Virtual Electric

Introduces concepts of basic electrical wiring, presented by classroom instruction, along with hands-on experience by working with virtual electrical panels.

Need addressed:  Employment

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
ABC Applied Construction Math

This program provides learning in the area of construction math such as division, decimals/percentages, reading measurements, calculating area, linear measures, angles, volume, solving for the unknown.

Need Addressed:  Employment

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
ABC Construction: OSHA Construction

This program provides an overview of safety applications on a construction site as well as training on governmental regulations.

Need Addressed:  Employment

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
ABC Core Curriculum

This program introduces basic construction safety; construction math, hand tools, power tools, construction drawing, rigging; communication skills; employability skills, and material handling.

Need addressed:  Employment

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
ABC OSHA General Industries

This course provides entry-level information about employee rights; employer responsibilities; how to file a complaint; how to identify and prevent job related hazards. 

Need Addressed:  Employment

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Alpha

Alpha promotes daily living skills and encourages character development. All classes are biblically based and open to anyone, regardless of religious affiliation. The program includes lessons on addiction prevention, understanding marriage, understanding parenthood and managing finances.

Needs Addressed:  Attitudes; behavior; life skills, family

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Associated Linen Management Certification

Teaches skills in the area of laundry management. 

Need Addressed:  Employment

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Cabinet Maker Apprentice

Apprenticeship for learning carpentry skills. 

Need addressed:  Employment

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Career Readiness

Helps individuals identify a specific career path; learn professional and personal skills to assist them in getting a job.

Need addressed:  Employment

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Carpentry

Classroom and Project based learning in the area of carpentry.  Subjects include care and use of tools, safety, work habits, fundamental math, communication skills.  Application acceptance and GED required. 

Needs addressed:  employment.

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Computer based Education and Training

Certificate program utilizing tablets for improvement in academics and job training. 

Need addressed:  Education. employment

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Department of Labor Workforce Development

Helps participants develop a resume, prepare for interviews and work on job skills.

Need area addressed:  Employment

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Electrical

Coursework involves classroom and Project based learning.  Instruction includes care and use of tools, safety, work habits, fundamental math, and communication skills. Application acceptance and GED required.

Need addressed:  Employment

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Forklift Certification-CSI

Training in how to use and operate a forklift.

Need addressed:  Employment

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Furniture Finisher Apprenticeship

Instruction and training in shaping, finishing, and refinishing damaged, warn or used furniture or new high grade furniture to specification.

Need Addressed:  Employment

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Health Course

This program, delivered by a wellness expert, provides workshops on preventative health education and nutrition, such as Men's Birth Control; Date Abuse; Bullying; Gender Boxes; and Hygiene.

Need addressed:  Health.

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Laundry Machine Mechanic

Training in industrial mechanics

Needs Addressed:  Employment

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Materials Coordinator Apprenticeship

Instruction and training in material handling including shipping and receiving.

Need addressed:  Employment

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Mental Health Association (MHA) HOPE supported employment

Helps people find competitive jobs that are based on the person's preferences and abilities, developing resumes, completing job applications, preparing for interviews.

Need addressed: employment

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Mental Health Association (MHA) Inmate Support

Inmate support is provided inside NDCS facilities by Mental Health Association peers trained in Intentional Peer Support.

Needs addressed:  Support

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Mental Health Association (MHA) REAL Peer Outreach

Provides ongoing community based support services to participants including advocating and supporting participants who want to find housing; referral and assistance obtaining other community services.

Needs addressed:  support and life skills

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Mental Health Association Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)

Discusses deescalation; decision making and consequences; how trauma impacts; and how to overcome negative ways of dealing with stressful situations and crises.  Need addressed:  Life skills.

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Metro Community College (MCC) Orientation/Initial Communication

Teaches and discusses career planning, program determination, scholarship information, registering for classes/training, financial aid/funding information, conducting assessments, creation of educational plans, and assists students with community resources referrals. 

Needs addressed:  Education, employment

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Metro Community College (MCC) OSHA 10 or 30 Hour

Comprehensive training in mandated job safety requirements and guidelines.

Need addressed:  Employment

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Metro Community College (MCC)-ACT National Career Readiness

Measures/certifies skills needed for job success.  Used by employers, educators and others  to provide evidence that job seekers have the skills employers are looking for.  

Need addressed:  Vocational Life skills

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
RISE

This program targets entrepreneurial-minded individuals and offers intensive leadership development, business plan competitions, executive mentoring, financial investment, and startup incubation.

Needs addressed:  Life skills; employment, reentry

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
RISE Continuing Education Program

Continuing education for all RISE graduates.  

Need Addressed:  Employment and Reentry

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
The Challenge Program-Challenge Series

Program consists of a journaling and programs to assist the individual work through changing attitudes and behavior.

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Need addressed:  Attitudes/Behavior

 		Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Additional Information
  • ABE/GED classes
  • College correspondence courses
  • Alcoholics Anonymous
  • Self-betterment clubs
  • Volunteer activities
  • Pre-release programs
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
  • 7 Habits on the Inside
  • Inside/Out Dads
  • Transformation Project
  • Inside/Out Peru State College course
  • Work programs to include traditional facility work programs and Cornhusker State Industries

The facility attends to the emotional and spiritual needs of the inmates through the religious programs and services. Volunteers are a vital part of our restorative programming.  The facility welcomes citizens that have an interest in working with inmates as volunteers. Through programming, the facility is also able to reduce inmate idleness.
 

TSCI Family Council

TSCI Family Council will be held in the TSCI Visiting Room on the following dates:

Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. for Housing Units #2 and #3
Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. for Housing Unit #1
Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. for SMU/ISDP

The meeting will last up to one hour. The purpose of the Family Council will be to provide an avenue for participants to communicate directly with members of the Administration, identify areas that may be in need of improvement and get feedback on those ideas. While it is important to remember that change will not be immediate, this forum gives us an opportunity to discuss the aspects of change. While you do not need to be immediate family to attend, all attendees must be approved visitors to TSCI.

The initial focus of the Family Council will be the visitation process and all aspects related to visitation. Other areas to be discussed will be the other means of communication you have with your incarcerated friends and family (i.e. mail, email and telephone).

Initial agenda items will be:

  • General introductions
  • Ground rules for meeting:
    • Meetings will begin and end on time
    • Dress code for meetings will be the same as visitation dress code
    • No one inmate will be discussed
    • No one staff member or group of staff members will be discussed
    • Interruptions of staff and other attendees will not be allowed
  • Items to be added to the next agenda will be determined through discussions at each meeting
  • Meeting minutes will be taken and available for participants at the next visiting session and posted on the bulletin board in the lobby waiting area
  • Discussion for meeting:
    • Issues of general concern - relative to visiting
    • Suggestions for improvement - relative to visiting

Quarterly Family Council Meeting Notes

News

Inmate Attempts Escape; Subdued by TSCI Staff

June 8, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-27)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

June 8, 2017 (Tecumseh, Neb.) – At approximately 4:15 p.m. today, inmate Dillon Martin #74954 attempted to escape custody while returning to the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) from a court appearance in Lancaster County this afternoon.

Upon return to the TSCI entrance, Martin broke open a small bag of unidentified powder which dispersed into the air. The driver stopped the van, the driver and the second staff member exited the vehicle. Martin was...Read more

Inmate Died; Tested Positive for Drugs

June 7, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-25)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

June 7, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Daelan Lamere (22), 79082, died on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at Bryan West in Lincoln.

Staff at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution were alerted to Lamere’s cell on May 27, 2017, where he was unresponsive and having difficulty breathing. He was taken to Johnson County Hospital via rescue squad; he was later transferred to West where he remained until his death on Tuesday.

Mr. Lamere was sentenced 6 to 11 years in Douglas...Read more

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services to Manage Medical Services at Tecumseh State Correctional Institution

June 2, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-24)

CONTACT Cara Wilwerding, Communications Manager

OFFICE 402-479-5712 | cara.wilwerding@nebraska.gov

June 2, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) announced that the agency will manage medical services at Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) starting July 24, 2017. Correct Care Solutions (CCS), the contract provider for medical services at TSCI, recently sent a 60-day notice of contract termination to NDCS.

“The agency is prepared to manage medical services in-house at TSCI, and is working on a long-term plan to...Read more

NDCS Releases Action Plan for March 2 Incident

May 25, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-21)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

May 25, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes released the action plan related to the critical incident review of the March 2, 2017, incident and deaths at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI). The action plan addresses the recommendations made by the team, consisting of National Institute of Corrections (NIC) consultants from Florida and Oregon.

Consultants and NIC staff were on-site March 20-24, 2017 to conduct the review and brief NDCS...Read more

Cause of Death Determined in March 2nd Deaths at TSCI

May 10, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-20)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

May 10, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, NDCS received confirmation the official causes of death for Michael Galindo and Damon Fitzgerald have been determined.

Galindo’s death certificate lists “inhalation of combustion products” with contributing causes of “multiple sharp and blunt force injuries.”

Fitzgerald’s death certificate lists “multiple sharp and blunt force injuries to head and torso” with contributing factors of “thermal injury and external compression...Read more

Inmate Unresponsive in Cell at TSCI

April 17, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-12)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

April 17, 2017 (Tecumseh, Neb.) – At approximately 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2017, Terry Berry, inmate #83145, was unresponsive in his cell. Staff members were alerted to his condition by Berry’s cellmate. Berry was not breathing and responding staff members immediately began CPR. Berry was transported to Johnson County Hospital and then to Bryan West in Lincoln. The details of the events leading to his being unresponsive are under investigation....Read more

Inmate Dies Under Suspicious Circumstances at TSCI

April 17, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-13)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

April 17, 2017 (Tecumseh, Neb.) – The Tecumseh State Correctional Institution received notification today from the Johnson County coroner that at approximately 2:00 p.m. today, medical staff at Bryan West would begin the process to remove Terry Berry #83145 from life support. According to the coroner, the actual date of death will be noted on the death certificate as Monday, April 17, 2017, when doctors declared him legally brain dead.

Any decision regarding removal of...Read more

Four Staff Members Assaulted at TSCI

March 15, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-10)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

March 15, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Inmates in housing unit 2B at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) assaulted four staff members today at approximately 1 p.m. Two of the staff members required outside medical attention.

As a result of the incident on March 2nd, housing unit 2AB was on modified operations. Immediately prior to the assaults today, four inmates had been allowed out of their cells; some for the purpose of cleaning after their cells had been...Read more

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