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TSCI gardeners produce 14,299 pounds of vegetables

November 29, 2017

The Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) boasted an impressive garden haul this year.

The facility spent $246.91 on tomato plants, which produced 8,287 pounds of tomatoes; $13.32 on pepper plants, which produced 475 pounds of peppers; $29.25 on cucumber plants, which produced 3,216 pounds of cucumbers; and $15.03 on zucchini plants, which produced 2,321 pounds of zucchini.

Great work to all gardeners at TSCI!Read more

TSCI team members pull together to save a life

November 28, 2017

On Nov. 20th around 9 a.m., team members at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) made an Emergency Response Team (ERT) call for a “staff member down.” Team members responded to the area where Cornhusker State Industries (CSI) team member Rolande (Rolly) Nielsen Jr. had collapsed while escorting a CSI truck. When team members arrived on scene and assessed Nielsen, he had no pulse and was not breathing. They called 911, began CPR immediately and utilized an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). TSCI’s physician, Dr. Kasselman, rushed to the scene to assist, continue CPR and facilitate the AED. Once Johnson County...Read more

Incarcerated individuals celebrate high school graduations

November 28, 2017

Five incarcerate individuals from the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF) participated in a high school graduation ceremony on Nov. 9, but they represented a much larger group of individuals throughout the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS). These individuals have worked hard over the last year to finish something that, in some cases, they started many years ago. A total of 20 individuals were noted as part of this Fall 2017 graduating class (18 of them high school graduates) and not a quitter among them. Their commonality was not giving up on their high school education just because they were...Read more

Community Justice Center completes 52nd Restorative Justice class at LCC

November 27, 2017

The Community Justice Center completed its 52nd Restorative Justice – Victims Impact/Empathy (Life Skills) class at the Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC) for the restrictive housing unit on Nov. 2. One-hundred percent of participants rated the class as excellent. “It taught me all the skills I need to change my mindset, control and understand my emotions and my reaction to issues," one participant said.Read more

Governor Ricketts recognizes 171 NDCS team members for Excellence in State Service

November 17, 2017

Throughout the month of October, Governor Pete Ricketts recognized 171 Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) team members for their Excellence in State Service. These team members, who have each served the state of Nebraska for 10 years or more, were celebrated at five ceremonies across the state. Governor Ricketts recognized 66 individuals for 10 years of service, 46 individuals for 15 years of service, 27 individuals for 20 years of service, six individuals for 25 years of service, 12 individuals for 30 years of service, seven individuals for 35 years of service, six individuals for 40 years of service and one...Read more

NCCW team members help at Special Olympics award ceremony

November 17, 2017

Team members at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) recently helped facilitate a Special Olympics flag football award ceremony at York High School. NCCW commends these athletes' dedication to their sport.Read more

TSCI creates K9 program in partnership with Domesti Pups

November 17, 2017

Monday, Oct. 30 marked a very important day in the history of the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI). TSCI administration partnered with Michelle O’Dea, Executive Director of Domesti Pups, to create a K9 program for the Maximum/Medium facility. K9’s Riley, Evie Mae and Chloe became part of the TSCI population and met their assigned handlers, who spent the next 12 weeks teaching them obedience in preparation for their forever homes. This opportunity has been under construction for some time and the TSCI administration is thrilled to be able to offer such a program.Read more

63rd Restorative Justice class graduates from NSP

November 16, 2017

The Community Justice Center completed its 63rd Restorative Justice – Victims Impact/Empathy (Life Skills) class at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) on Oct. 25. Eighty-nine percent of participants rated the class as excellent. “The workshop helped me realize the overall harm my crime caused the victims and families," one participant said.Read more

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