The concern about contraband is a serious one. It poses a risk to staff, inmates and public safety. Late this summer, NDCS conducted intense searches of NSP. One of those events included the assistance of the Nebraska State Patrol and the Lincoln Police Department. We are deeply appreciative to our law enforcement partners and their responsiveness to this issue. It is an ongoing effort to keep illicit materials from getting into facilities. NDCS will continue to pursue this issue on every front possible in adherence of our mission, #KeepPeopleSafe.

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DAS Director Jason Jackson, NDCS Director Scott Frakes and Mike Chipman, president of FOP Lodge 88 signed a Letter of Agreement today providing protective service staff members with a significant pay increase as well as opportunity for performance-based step incentives. This agreement was the result of earnest and fruitful negotiations between state representatives and the union.

DAS Director Jackson told those in attendance at today’s signing that the agreement represented a significant investment on the part of Governor Ricketts, and his recognition of the role played by those working the front lines in correctional...Read more