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Advertisement Thanking NDCS Staff

May 5, 2021

We are in the midst of recognizing NDCS correctional officers, teammates and nurses.

Pictured below is the advertisement placed in local newspapers, as a thank you to staff.

NDCS is fortunate to have dedicated team members, people who embrace the mission: Keep people safe.

If you know someone who works in corrections, please thank them for the work they do.Read more

May the 4th Be With You!

May 4, 2021

NDCS continues its appreciation to teammates this week – with a focus on the 4th. Team members received individual cupcakes, courtesy of the Employee Activity Committee, to celebrate, “May the 4th be with you!”

Holly Smith, who is instrumental in solutioning agency IT issues, showed off her display, in tribute to the day. She also gave out Star Wars candy and stickers. We appreciate her team spirit (and Grogu’s too)!Read more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight

May 4, 2021

NDCS Team Member Spotlight:

Setting an excellent example for others is something that Unit Manager Damon Gruber is known for by his team members. His willingness to assist with tasks, even at a moment’s notice is well appreciated by staff and inmates. With over two decades of experience working in corrections, Gruber is adaptable, remains calm under pressure and handles high-stress situations well. Gruber manages a housing unit at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) that houses mainly active seniors and older individuals. Team members note that his ability to control his emotions and stay calm in challenging times is...Read more

Director Scott Frakes Speaks About National Correctional Officers, Nurses and Team Members Week

May 3, 2021

May 2-8, 2021 is National Correctional Officers and Team Members Week. This week, we are celebrating the work performed by all NDCS team members. National Correctional Nurses Week is celebrated from May 6-12, 2021.

Corrections is not just a job, it is a calling and a commitment. Frontline workers are to be recognized for the work they have performed over the last year and a half to keep people safe and healthy throughout COVID-19. Watch the message from Dir. Scott R. Frakes.

#CorrectionalOfficersWeek #CorrectionalTeamMembersWeek

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT04GI9mtSURead more

NDCS Supports Stuff the Truck

May 1, 2021

NDCS is pleased to support the efforts of all state agencies as we band together to... Stuff the Truck!Read more

The Annual State Campaign Against Hunger Leads Elder to Dye Hair Orange

April 30, 2021

Jeremy Elder is a good egg. But it wasn’t in the spirit of Easter that he dyed his hair orange. Instead, it was to support the Annual State Campaign Against Hunger. Elder, who oversees Cornhusker State Industries (CSI) set a goal for his teammates to collect $750 and 40 nonperishable food items. Needless to say, his team crushed it – donating in excess of $900. Now Deputy Elder is rocking his new orange hairstyle. Donated food items will help fill backpacks for the backpack program with the Food Bank of Lincoln. Thanks to all NDCS team members who gave!Read more

Reentry Virtual Fair

April 30, 2021

What if more than 40 community organizations could come together and share their resources for helping people live safe and productive lives after incarceration? This month, it happened! NDCS hosted a virtual reentry fair April 15 that included a day of 10-minute presentations from organizations that are involved in providing services to assist individuals who are reentering the community.

These organizations provide services to the community in education, mental health, vocational training and much more. Learning more about community resources, forming partnerships and brainstorming ways we can work together to make a...Read more

Reentry Specialists

April 29, 2021

Our reentry team walks alongside incarcerated individuals in the release and reentry process. Reentry specialists typically meet with individuals in our facilities for reentry orientation within the first few weeks of incarceration. During that meeting, participants learn how best to utilize their incarceration time and ways to better themselves.

Throughout incarceration, our highly skilled reentry team encourages participation in programming and treatment that will help individuals to lead safe and productive lives in their communities. As individuals near release, the reentry team provides resources and comprehensive...Read more

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