State Offices

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is a state agency responsible for operating nine prisons in five communities in Nebraska. With a mission to "Keep people safe," NDCS employs approximately 2,300 team members in various job classifications and has a national reputation for its innovative approach to reentry and rehabilitation. NDCS focuses on providing care delivery systems, treatment services, and educational programs to incarcerated individuals, aiming to transform lives and promote safe communities. The agency's commitment to reentry and rehabilitation is evident through its partnerships with community organizations, such as the Nebraska Writers Collective, and its emphasis on volunteer services and pro-social activities.Generated from the website

Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) is a maximum medium custody facility for adult males located in Tecumseh, NE. Established in 1997, TSCI houses inmates sentenced to the death penalty and includes a 194-bed restrictive housing unit. The facility provides various medical services, including a ten-bed skilled nursing facility, clinic exam rooms, on-site x-ray, medical laboratory, optometry, and dental. Warden Shaun Settles, who joined the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) in 1993, oversees TSCI. With a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of Nebraska Lincoln, Warden Settles has held various positions within the NDCS, including assistant warden at the Community Corrections Center Lincoln and warden at the Community Corrections Center Omaha. TSCI follows a pre-registration process for visitation, allowing up to four adult visitors and a reasonable number of children per inmate for in-person or virtual visits.Generated from the website