Adult Detention Center

Mission Statement

Provide our detainees, professionals and public with a safe, secure and well-managed facility. Our detainees will be treated with respect, human dignity and will be offered programs to foster reintegration to society. We will continuously strive to make a difference in the lives of those we serve as governed by the applicable standards.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

Scotts Bluff County Detention Center (SBCDC) declares a Zero-Tolerance policy towards all forms of sexual abuse and sexual harassment in the facility. SBCDC has policies set for all staff to follow in accordance to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), SBCDC Administration mandates to all staff, detainees, contractors, volunteers and visitors; we will not tolerate sexual abuse, misconduct or inappropriate staff/detainee relationships. Incidents of sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment may be reported by calling the PREA Hotline at (308) 633-1865.

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Investigations:

Agencies that conduct their own investigations into sexual abuse or harassment must do so promptly, thoroughly, and objectively. Investigators must have completed the specialized training in investigating sexual abuse in a confinement setting. In accordance to the standards, administrative investigations will be conducted by the SBCDC PREA Coordinator and/or the PREA Investigator, referrals for criminal prosecution will be forwarded by the PREA Coordinator to the Scotts Bluff Sheriff’s office as required.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Approved items that may be brought in for detainees are prescription medication or prescription eye glasses.
• Visitors may leave money Monday-Friday between the hours of 8AM-5PM excluding Weekends and Holidays.
• All clothing and basic hygiene products will be provided by SBCDC.