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Director Frakes Announces Measures to Empower NDCS Team Members

August 11, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-44)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

August 11, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes announced proactive measures the Nebraska Department of Corrections Services (NDCS) has put in place to empower team members and build a safer environment in the agency’s facilities.

“Corrections is a pivotal component of Nebraska’s law enforcement team that protects public safety,” Director Frakes said. “Police officers keep our neighborhoods safe, firefighters battle flames and our military serve at...Read more

Inmate Assaults Staff Members at TSCI

July 31, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-43)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

July 31, 2017 (Tecumseh, Neb.) –Today, an inmate at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution assaulted a staff member. The assault, which occurred in the dining hall, included the inmate punching the staff member in the face multiple times. The staff member fell to the ground, at which time the inmate kicked the staff member in the face. When additional staff arrived to intervene, the inmate ran away from the area and was quickly restrained by other staff members.

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Inmate Death at TSCI

July 31, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-42)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

July 31, 2017 (Tecumseh, Neb.) – Lewis Bade (82), inmate #50738, died at 3:45 am on Friday, July 28, 2017, in the skilled nursing facility at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution. Bade was serving 56 years 8 months to 100 years for 4 counts of first degree sexual assault, 2 counts of first degree sexual assault on a child, and 1 count visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct from Madison and Stanton counties. His sentence began on March 19, 1998; he had a projected...Read more

Director Frakes Outlines Contraband Control and Detection Tactics

July 28, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-41)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

July 28, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) outlined tactics they are utilizing to operate safe and drug-free institutions for staff, inmates and visitors.

“As I talk to my peers across the country, I am reminded that Nebraska is not alone in the fight to stop the flow of contraband,” said Director Scott R. Frakes. “More than 80 percent of Nebraska prisoners have some level of substance abuse issues. Nebraska has been...Read more

Staff Members Assaulted at TSCI

July 25, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-40)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

July 25, 2017 (Tecumseh, Neb.) –Two staff members were assaulted by an inmate at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) at approximately 7:30 p.m. on July 24, 2017.

Two staff members had restrained the inmate to escort him from his restrictive housing cell to another location. As the door opened, the inmate lunged forward and used his head to hit one staff member in the head. The other staff member was holding the restraints and working to control the...Read more

Staff Members Assaulted at TSCI

July 23, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-39)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

July 23, 2017 (Tecumseh, Neb.) –Earlier this morning, two staff members were assaulted at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI). One staff member received serious, non-life-threatening injuries requiring medical treatment.

The inmates in one housing unit gallery initially refused to return to their cells, but have since done so without the need for force. The facility is secure and all staff are safe and accounted for.

The facility is in modified...Read more

NDCS Mourns Loss and Honors Contributions of Warden Fred Britten

July 20, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-38)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

July 20, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, with heavy hearts, the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) mourns the death of Warden Fred Britten (62) who passed away yesterday following a brief battle with cancer.

Britten began his career with NDCS on December 5, 1977, as a corrections counselor at the old reformatory. He served the State of Nebraska for nearly 40 years holding numerous positions, including unit administrator, associate warden and deputy...Read more

Community Corrections Escapee Captured by Law Enforcement

July 15, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-37)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

July 15, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Shortly before midnight on July 14, 2017, Frederick Patterson, inmate number 57581, escaped from the Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L) by breaking a window to get outside and then climbing the fence to leave the property. Lincoln Police Department, Lancaster Sheriff's Office, and the Nebraska State Patrol responded to emergency calls and captured Patterson in a field next to the facility.

A short time earlier, Patterson had...Read more

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