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NDCS Team Member Spotlight: Doug Eltiste

March 28, 2018

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Key Control Corporal Doug Eltiste secures a door at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI). Eltiste has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since 2001. His main job duties include making and repairing keys and locks, taking inventory and conducting system checks. “I enjoy making things work and I like the people I work with,” Eltiste Said. #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

NCCW hosts Teacher Appreciation Day

March 27, 2018

Read York College's story about Teacher Appreciation Day at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW): https://www.york.edu/news/amazing-grace.Read more

WEC food service workers earn food handlers permits

March 27, 2018

Twenty-three incarcerated individuals at the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) recently earned food handlers permits. Each individual participated in class and passed a written exam to earn their permit, which is good for three years. “This was a great opportunity for them,” said WEC Food Service Director Clarice Shields. “They have furthered their education and having this will help in the job market.” Congratulations!Read more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight: John Sublette

March 26, 2018

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Security Corporal John Sublette logs incarcerated individuals on his unit at the Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC). Sublette has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since February of 2017. His main job duties include monitoring cameras, logging those entering and leaving the unit, answering phones and logging area checks, showers and yard times. “I like keeping track of things and I like the paperwork aspect,” Sublette said. “I like helping out when people need me.” #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

NDCS Honor Guard Team hosts upcoming fundraisers

March 23, 2018

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Honor Guard Team is hosting a number of upcoming fundraisers. Thank you in advance for your support!Read more

Training class 218 graduates from Staff Training Academy

March 23, 2018

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Class 218 graduated from the Staff Training Academy on Friday, March 16. Congratulations!Read more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight: Tina Parks and Jeremy Arent

March 23, 2018

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Corporal Tina Parks and Corporal Jeremy Arent review key logs and teletype print outs in the Diagnostic and Evaluation Center’s (DEC) central control. Parks has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) for 24 years and Arent has been with NDCS for four years. Their main job duties include keeping logs of the entire facility, ensuring counts are correct and processing new incarcerated individuals. “I like being assigned to Central Control because I like being part of a team,” Arent said. “Working Central gives me a chance to work with everyone on the shift.” #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

Team members graduate from Case Management Academy

March 22, 2018

Approximately 60 Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) team members graduated from a four-day Case Management Academy course on March 15. The course taught case workers, case managers, unit managers and unit administrators about principles of effective intervention, motivational interviewing, case planning and core correctional practices. “I think the greatest thing is that this training is about reducing recidivism, lowering misconduct reports and improving the culture of corrections,” Program Manager Anne Hansen said. “I think everyone was very enthusiastic about it.” Michael Rothwell, Deputy Director for...Read more

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