The Nevada Department of Corrections' (NDOC) mission is to improve public safety by ensuring a safe and humane environment that incorporates proven rehabilitation initiatives that prepare individuals for successful reintegration into our communities. The NDOC philosophy is to pursue this mission with integrity, act in a professional and ethical manner, be responsible for its actions, and raise the department to the highest standards. NDOC provides professional staff to protect the community and provides opportunities for offenders to successfully re-enter the community through education, training, treatment, work, spiritual development, and being sensitive to the rights and needs of victims. Major tasks of the Director's Office include long-range planning, classification of inmates, inmate records, transportation of inmates, investigations, information services, food services, plant operations, safety and health assurance, accounting, fiscal and personnel services, training, contract services, and procurement. Statutory Authority: NRS 209 and the Nevada Constitution Article V, Section 21.