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Crew enhances southeastern Nebraska roads

May 27, 2022

A Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L) road crew has been out and about this spring assisting the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) with road enhancements in southeastern Nebraska.

The crew filled cracks on both sides of a five-mile highway stretch near Pawnee City, put sand in 300 bags to weigh down signs for an upcoming highway closure and poured concrete for a project south of Lincoln.

The group is gaining job skills and helping NDOT keep our roads safe. Thank you to the CCC-L team who supervises this crew!Read more

CCC-L popcorn day to celebrate Corrections Month

May 25, 2022

Kudos to the amazing team members who are part of the Employee Activities Committee (EAC). They develop creative ways to recognize and show appreciation to fellow team members for the work they do—and they make the process fun! In celebration of Corrections Month, the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln EAC treated team members to a popcorn bar, complete with a variety of colorful mix-ins.Read more

TSCI recognizes team members

May 24, 2022

Team members at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) gathered this month to recognize the TSCI 2021 Employees of the Year and the recipients of the Warden's Award.

Congratulations to all! Your hard work and dedication is appreciated every day and celebrated in a special way with this recognition.

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Nothing "bundt" the best

May 23, 2022

NDCS team members are nothing “bundt” the best. The Nebraska State Penitentiary shared mini bundt cakes with teammates to show appreciation for all they do. Happy Corrections Month!Read more

Construction of the Reception and Treatment Center

May 20, 2022

From a concept to reality, construction of the Reception and Treatment Center was the result of the hard work and dedication of countless individuals.

Here's a glimpse of this project, from the ground up. Watch the video here.

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Reception and Treatment Center celebrates official opening

May 19, 2022

Many thanks to Governor Pete Ricketts, Sampson Construction Co., Inc., DLR Group and the many others who attended the official opening of the Reception and Treatment Center.

As noted, this facility is a game changer – not only in elevating the services provided to the incarcerated population, but also in terms of the amenities available to staff.

Watch the video here. Read more

Team members complete First-Level Leader Academy

May 18, 2022

Team members from NDCS facilities across the department gathered this month to develop a solid foundation of leadership skills at the First-Level Leader Academy. Each brought unique experiences, but all shared something in common—an eagerness to step up to a new level of leadership.

Throughout the training program, team members learned to establish a leader’s mindset, lead through change, create a culture of feedback and manage their time and energy.

During graduation, participants shared the most impactful thing they learned and how they will bring this back to their teams to make a difference.Read more

Class 522 graduates

May 17, 2022

Yesterday the Staff Training Academy (STA) gym was filled with an enthusiastic group of family, friends and NDCS team members who all came to show their support for this class.

Several of the graduates received their badges from a family member currently working for NDCS. It was a special moment to acknowledge the legacy they each will carry on.

Deputy Director Jeremy Elder's message for the graduates focused on the topic of change — both being adaptable to changing circumstances on the job and realizing the opportunity each team member can and will have to change lives in their role with NDCS.

Thank you...Read more

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