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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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The Missing Man Table

Never Forgotten: Missing Man Table

May 8, 2026

If you visit one of our facilities and see a small table set for one, it is our Missing Man Table—also known as the Fallen Comrade Table—a powerful…

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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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Appreciation Event

REEL: Community Partner Appreciation

May 7, 2026

Big appreciation for the community partners who bring hope inside NDCS facilities.This morning’s event at Metropolitan Community College…

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Community Partner Awards

Photos: Community Partner Appreciation

May 7, 2026

This morning’s Community Partner Appreciation Event — held at Metropolitan Community College — highlighted the incredible individuals and…

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Honor Guard Service Awards

Honor Guard Service Awards

May 6, 2026

During Corrections Appreciation Week, we’re proud to recognize three members of the NDCS Honor Guard for their dedication and years of service. Two…

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Nebraska Correctional Nurses Week Proclamation

Nebraska Correctional Nurses Week Proclamation

May 6, 2026

Governor Pillen has recognized May 6-12 as Nebraska Correctional Nurses Week, celebrating the vital role of nurses within our facilities. …

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  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
  • Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
  • 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 NDCS Memorial Ceremony

Photos: NDCS Memorial

May 5, 2026

Yesterday NDCS hosted the Annual Memorial Ceremony at the Reception and Treatment Center — a time to honor the correctional professionals who gave…

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Video: NDCS Memorial

Video: NDCS Memorial

May 5, 2026

A moment of pause at the Reception and Treatment Center to honor the NDCS teammates who gave their lives in the line of duty.As part of Corrections…

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