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State Offices to Close December 24th to Observe Christmas Eve

December 19, 2018

LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with an executive order from President Donald J. Trump, announced that state buildings will be closed and teammates will be granted a day of leave on Christmas Eve which will be observed on Monday, December 24, 2018.

State law provides that whenever the President gives federal employees paid time off, the State of Nebraska shall grant the same benefit to state teammates. Exceptions may include law enforcement, security, military, and teammates engaged in other essential functions. All teammates should receive official instruction...Read more

TSCI Graduates 4th T4C Class

December 19, 2018

Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) recently graduated its fourth Thinking for a Change (T4C) class. Congratulations!Read more

TSCI graduates Wellness Recovery Action Plan

December 18, 2018

Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) recently graduated a class of Wellness Recovery Action Plan® or WRAP® that is facilitated through the Mental Health Association (MHA). WRAP® is a self-designed prevention and wellness process that anyone can use to get well, stay well and make their life the way they want it to be. It was developed in 1997 by a group of people who were searching for ways to overcome their own mental health issues and move on to fulfilling their life dreams and goals. It is now used extensively by people in all kinds of circumstances, and by health care and mental health systems all over the world to...Read more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight: Brian Waldecker

December 17, 2018

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Officer Brian Waldecker checks in another team member's supplies at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC). Waldecker has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since 2013. As the front entrance and turnkey officer, his main job duty is to provide security to the front entrance of the facility. Waldecker said that he enjoys his job because he gets to interact with all staff from different divisions every day. He also has the opportunities to assist in various job details around the facility. #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

TSCI graduates 5th Alpha class

December 14, 2018

Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) recently graduated its 5th class of Alpha. Alpha is a series of sessions exploring faith, typically run over sixteen weeks. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. Alpha is run all around the globe, and everyone is welcome. Congratulations!Read more

Central Office holds Ugly Sweater Day

December 13, 2018

Today Central Office held its Ugly Sweater Day. Thank you to all who participated!Read more

WEC volunteers help local church

December 12, 2018

A local church in McCook offers free clothing and household items to the surrounding community during a monthly giveaway. A group of participants from the Work Ethic Camp (WEC), volunteered their time and labor to set up for the giveaway. It takes over 25 tables, 10 clothing racks, and over 50 totes of items to set up this project monthly. Without the help of the WEC participants, this project would take days to set up but, with their help it only takes a matter of hours. The church members are grateful for the assistance!Read more

NDCS CICR Instructor School Graduation

December 11, 2018

Congratulations to the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) newest Crisis Intervention Conflict Resolution (CICR) instructors. They completed four and a half weeks of training and celebrated their graduation at Central Office. It was a great opportunity getting to learn and grow with each other. The instructors came from many different facilities across the state, and they are motivated to drive the program forward within our agency. Great work!Read more

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