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CCC-L teammates gather for holiday meal

January 6, 2022

As 2021 came to a close, the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L) gave a “thank you” to their team members with a catered holiday lunch sponsored by the Employee Activities Committee. Team members enjoyed time together and were gifted a special ornament in appreciation for all their efforts throughout the year. Thank you to the CCC-L team! #MakeADifferenceRead more

Class 1621 graduates

January 4, 2022

Congratulations to the newest NDCS teammates! Class 1621 graduated from the Staff Training Academy last week. Welcome! #KeepPeopleSafeRead more

NDCS welcomes first class of 2022

January 3, 2022

What was an empty room last week morphed into a packed house today. It was the first day for orientation in 2022 at NDCS. The class includes a number of returnees to the agency, to which Dir. Frakes offered an enthusiastic, “Welcome home!” This class also includes those with law enforcement, corrections and military experience. During his address, Dir. Frakes touched on increased compensation, expanded tuition reimbursement and other opportunities for those looking at a career in correctional services. Training for these participants will last six weeks. The next agency orientation is quickly filling up.

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Spreading holiday cheer at CCC-L

December 24, 2021

These women at the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L) used their artistic talents to make the holidays a little brighter for their peers. The nutcrackers and ornaments they painted now deck the halls of the CCC-L women's housing unit. Thank you to Unit Manager Jonathan Watt for organizing this fun activity! #MakeADifferenceRead more

Thank you CCC-L and CCC-O teammates for your military service

December 23, 2021

We appreciate our teammates at the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln and the Community Corrections Center – Omaha for their service—past and present—to our country. These active military and veteran teammates were recognized with a special coin as a token of gratitude for all they have done. Thank you for your service! #MakeADifference #KeepPeopleSafeRead more

Cpl. Hardy recognized at TSCI

December 21, 2021

Known for his excellent rapport with the population and fellow team members, Corporal (Cpl.) Don Hardy is always willing to help out other staff whenever and wherever he is needed. Cpl. Hardy was recently recognized as the December Employee of the Month at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI). He has been a NDCS team member for two decades and currently works as the tool control corporal at TSCI. Thank you, Cpl. Hardy, for your commitment to NDCS and congratulations on this well-deserved honor! #KeepPeopleSafe #MakeADifferenceRead more

TSCI teammates gather for holiday celebration

December 17, 2021

Teammates at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) enjoyed time together at the facility’s annual holiday party. The Employee Activities Committee (EAC) did a tremendous job organizing the event and ensuring it was enjoyed by as many team members as possible. Shout out to the EAC for their efforts in making the holiday party a success and to all TSCI teammates for their contributions this year! #MakeADifferenceRead more

Water Walkers organizes NCCW event

December 16, 2021

If your pillowcase could talk, what would it say? Women at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) recently spent an afternoon exploring this question and putting their creative mark on personal pillowcases. Thirty-one women participated in this fun and introspective activity.

The event was organized by Water Walkers, a NCCW peer-led support group that seeks to help individuals with a challenging past see the possibility of new, positive beginnings. The group has sponsored multiple retreats for the population, along with monthly meetings to uplift and encourage each other in pursuing positive paths. Members of...Read more

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