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NCCW: Corrections Appreciation BBQ

NCCW: Corrections Appreciation BBQ

May 16, 2026

It’s #CorrectionsAppreciationMonth, and the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) honored the occasion with a BBQ lunch provided to our…

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2026 Above and Beyond Awards: Outstanding Ambassador

Above and Beyond Awards: Outstanding Ambassador

May 16, 2026

Above and Beyond Awards: Outstanding Ambassador Lieutenant Shad Berner, Tecumseh State Correctional InstitutionLieutenant Berner has fully…

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2026 Above and Beyond Awards: Leadership Award

Above and Beyond Awards: Leadership Award

May 15, 2026

Above and Beyond Awards: Leadership AwardCaptain Jacob Harkendorff, Tecumseh State Correctional Institution Captain Harkendorff leads with…

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TSCI: Corrections Appreciation BBQ

TSCI: Corrections Appreciation BBQ

May 15, 2026

In celebration of Corrections Appreciation Month, the teammates of the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) were treated to a BBQ lunch.…

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2026 Supervisors of the Year

Supervisors of the Year

May 14, 2026

Congratulations to this year’s NDCS Supervisors/Managers of the Year. These leaders set the tone for excellence. They support their teams, model…

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  • Central Office (CO)
  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
  • Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
  • Cornhusker State Industries (CSI)
  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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2026 Teammates of the Year

Teammates of the Year

May 13, 2026

A big congratulations to the NDCS Teammates of the Year, honored Monday at our Annual Awards Ceremony. These teammates live out our mission to keep…

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  • Central Office (CO)
  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
  • Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
  • Cornhusker State Industries (CSI)
  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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NSP SCC Grad 2026-5

NSP: SCC Graduation

May 12, 2026

Congratulations to the Southeast Community College graduates at the Nebraska State Penitentiary! Today’s ceremony marked an important milestone for…

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Director Rob Jeffreys addressed team members from facilities across the state.

NDCS teammates honored at annual awards ceremony

May 11, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (26-11) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@…

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The NDCS annual awards ceremony recognized 38 team members for their achievements in leadership, customer and community service, mentorship, and more.

Team members honored at annual awards ceremony

May 11, 2026

Public safety depends on the work our corrections professionals do every day. Today, it was an honor to celebrate 38 outstanding NDCS team…

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In Honor: Never Forgotten

May 8, 2026

Today, Corporal Kolby Baber’s name was added to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial in Grand Island. Governor Jim Pillen delivered the keynote…

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