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Facility Maintenance Specialist Isaac Berry was a recipient of the Excellence in Mentoring Award at the NDCS Annual Awards. Berry is a Field Training Officer (FTO), assists new team members during FTO week and volunteers to instruct training during in-service at the Staff Training Academy.

Berry provides excellent peer-to-peer mentoring. New team members and veterans all trust Berry for his positivity, guidance and extensive knowledge. He is able to teach team members in an upbeat way, making sure they fully understand what is expected of them. Also, he is a member of the Corrections Emergency Response Team. Thank you...Read more

Congratulations to these NDCS team members for receiving the Excellence in Leadership award from Governor Ricketts. This award recognizes teammates whose job performance has exceeded the highest standards and contributed to the overall effectiveness of the agency. We are grateful for their many contributions and the difference they make! #KeepPeopleSafe #MakeADifferenceRead more

Corporal (Cpl.) Lucinda Holmes was selected as the Employee of the Month at the Diagnostic and Evaluation Center (DEC). Cpl. Holmes is known for being courteous to everyone she interacts with throughout her shift. Through her dedication to completing tasks thoroughly and efficiently she has made a significant contribution to the facility's operations. Congratulations, Cpl. Holmes! #KeepPeopleSafe #MakeADifferenceRead more

This month, author and international speaker Baron Warren encouraged men at four NDCS facilities to cross the finish line with his message “from males, to MEN.” His bold speaking style and tough love approach left the men challenged and inspired for greatness.

Author of the book, "The 5 Steps to Manhood," Warren speaks a message of life and hope to audiences across the country. He presented at the Community Correctional Center—Lincoln, the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility, the Nebraska State Penitentiary and the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution.

Thank you to our team members at these facilities for...Read more

Lieutenant (Lt.) Kory Bourquin is a recent recipient of the Supervisor/Manager of the Year Award at the NDCS Annual Awards. Lt. Bourquin demonstrates the ability to lead, supervise and coordinate operations for his team at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP). He has exceptional organizational skills and a strong work ethic. He leads by example, inspires his team members and promotes teamwork. Lt. Bourquin is an excellent representative of NSP and the department. #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

These team members were recently recognized by Warden Jansen for their service to CCC-L and the department. Congratulations, everyone! We appreciate all your hard work and dedication to NDCS. #KeepPeopleSafeRead more

Congratulations to the newest NDCS teammates! Class 1421 graduated from the Staff Training Academy yesterday. Welcome! #KeepPeopleSafeRead more

Unit Manager Jonathan Watt was a recipient of the Supervisor/Manager of the Year Award at the recent NDCS Annual Awards. Watt has exceled in a leadership position when he has been placed in an acting Unit Administrator position on multiple occasions. Watt strives to perform to the best of his ability each day and he leads by example for his team members. He is very knowledgeable about the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L) as well as community partners. He’s always assisting the incarcerated population in bettering themselves. Watt has proven that he is a shoulder to lean on by providing hope during difficult times,...Read more

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