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We wish everyone a Happy Mother's Day!Read more

As we near the end of Correctional Officers and Team Members week, we want to put the spotlight on our facility wardens. We appreciate all the work they do to carry out the mission of keeping people safe and the NDCS vision of safe prisons, transformed lives, safe communities. NDCS is fortunate to have them lead the way!

Pictured below (L to R): Deputy Director Robert Madsen, LCC/DEC Warden Taggart Boyd, WEC Warden Pam Morello, CCC-L Warden James Jansen, NSP Warden Michele Wilhelm, NCYF Warden Loretta Wells, NCCW Warden Angela Folts-Oberle, CCC-O Warden Ryan Mahr, TSCI Warden Todd Wasmer and Deputy Director Dawn-Renee...Read more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight:

The year is 1981, Ronald Reagan was sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, the average cost of a home was $78,000, a gallon of gas cost $1.25, the longest professional baseball game was played, ending in 33 innings (which took 8 hours and 25 minutes to complete) and Larry Boardman started his career at NDCS.

Boardman started at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) on April 20, 1981. His first post was inventory, then he was promoted to maintenance specialist and then plumber. He worked at NSP for 37 years before transferring to the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln...Read more

May 3-7, we celebrate National Teachers Appreciation Week. We wanted to give a special shoutout to all the teachers who lead by example and leave a long-lasting, positive impact on others. Thank you for the hard work that you do, it is not unrecognized. If you know someone who is a teacher, please thank them for the work they do. #NationalTeachersWeekRead more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight:

Former marine, Sergeant (Sgt.) Brad Kreifels of the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L) has been with NDCS for 28 years, joining the team in 1983. What keeps him coming to work every day? That answer would be the environment. He loves how each day is different and full of surprises.

Sgt. Kreifels wears many hats at CCC-L, which is one of the reasons he loves his job. His days are full of activity – getting transfers from other institutions, taking photos, getting IDs taken care of and much more. Sgt. Kreifels says one important aspect of the job is the connection among team...Read more

We are in the midst of recognizing NDCS correctional officers, teammates and nurses.

Pictured below is the advertisement placed in local newspapers, as a thank you to staff.

NDCS is fortunate to have dedicated team members, people who embrace the mission: Keep people safe.

If you know someone who works in corrections, please thank them for the work they do.Read more

NDCS continues its appreciation to teammates this week – with a focus on the 4th. Team members received individual cupcakes, courtesy of the Employee Activity Committee, to celebrate, “May the 4th be with you!”

Holly Smith, who is instrumental in solutioning agency IT issues, showed off her display, in tribute to the day. She also gave out Star Wars candy and stickers. We appreciate her team spirit (and Grogu’s too)!Read more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight:

Setting an excellent example for others is something that Unit Manager Damon Gruber is known for by his team members. His willingness to assist with tasks, even at a moment’s notice is well appreciated by staff and inmates. With over two decades of experience working in corrections, Gruber is adaptable, remains calm under pressure and handles high-stress situations well. Gruber manages a housing unit at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) that houses mainly active seniors and older individuals. Team members note that his ability to control his emotions and stay calm in challenging times is...Read more

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