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Pre-Service class 418 graduates from Staff Training Academy

May 8, 2018

Pre-Service class 418 graduated from the Staff Training Academy (STA) on April 26. Congratulations!Read more

Director Frakes accepts ESGR 7-Seals award on behalf of agency

May 8, 2018

From Director Scott R. Frakes: I recently had the honor of accepting the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) 7-Seals Award on behalf of the agency. We were nominated for this award by Brigade Command Sergeant Major, Rich Cruickshank. The award recognizes the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services' (NDCS) leadership and initiative in the support of the women and men who serve America in the National Guard and Reserve. Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) was nominated, but not selected for the 2018 Freedom Award. I will be presenting OCC with a certificate from the ESGR. We are very fortunate to employ many women...Read more

Did you know: Food service

May 7, 2018

DID YOU KNOW? Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) food service team members make approximately 16,000 meals every day. Thank you for all you do! #NationalCorrectionalOfficersAndEmployeesWeekRead more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight: Margaret Chipendo

May 7, 2018

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Margaret Chipendo assesses a patient at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP). Chipendo has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since August of 2017. Her job duties include taking care of medical needs and providing care throughout the clinic. “The science of medicine is unique and evolves all the time,” Chipendo said. I want to gain understanding of it and help people. I love my job and what I do.” #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

CPOF presents check to NDCS Unit Manager

May 7, 2018

The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) sent a check to assist Unit Manager Tanya Dana while she was out on medical leave. This is just one example of the work CPOF does and why the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Honor Guard works so hard to raise money for the organization.Read more

NDCS representatives to attend Fairbury job fair

May 7, 2018

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) representatives will be attending the Fairbury Job Fair on May 22.

See you there!Read more

Circle of Concerned Lifers welcome speakers to NSP

May 7, 2018

The Circle of Concerned Lifers group at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) listened intently as Frank LaMere, Kelly Grey Carlisle, and Greg Winship spoke from their hearts about their life stories and their own involvement with Restorative Justice on April 11. When Winship, asked the group, “what is Restorative Justice?,” the group responded with, “accountability, reconciliation, restitution from the heart and repairing harm.” The evening ended with many resounding voices of thank you and applause for the panel members. LaMere (Winnebago) is a lifelong activist for Native and human rights. He was instrumental in closing down...Read more

Incarcerated men graduate from Metro Community College’s (MCC) 180 Reentry Assistance Program (RAP) at OCC

May 6, 2018

Approximately 75 incarcerated individuals graduated from Metro Community College’s (MCC) 180 Reentry Assistance Program (RAP) at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) on April 23.

“All of you have done something incredible, whether you know it or not,” said Nate Barry, MCC Dean of Career and Technical Education.

To date, MCC has served 2,730 individuals with criminal histories.

Congratulations, graduates!Read more

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