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Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of police detention and holding facilities in Kansas. This page lists every active police-operated jail, holding facility, and lockup currently operating across Kansas, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast and reliable access to accurate information about police-level detention. When a loved one is arrested by a local or municipal police department in Kansas, they are typically taken to a police-operated facility first — before being transferred to a county jail. This directory helps you find exactly where they are being held and what steps to take next.
What Are Police Detention Facilities?
Police detention facilities — commonly called police lockups, holding cells, or police jails — are short-term detention facilities operated by local or municipal police departments. They hold individuals for 24 to 72 hours immediately following arrest while booking is completed, charges are filed, and bail arrangements are made.
Unlike county jails or state prisons, police facilities are not designed for long-term incarceration. If searching for a recently arrested loved one, they may still be at the police facility rather than a county jail, especially in the first 24 to 48 hours after arrest.
How Police Facilities Differ From Other Facilities
- Police Detention Facilities: Operated by local police. Hold individuals for 24-72 hours during booking and initial processing only.
- City Jails: Operated by municipal authorities for slightly longer-term detention including pretrial holding and short sentences.
- County Jails: Operated by the county sheriff's office for pretrial detainees and sentences under one year.
- State Prisons: Operated by Kansas's DOC for felony offenses with sentences over one year.
- Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.
What Happens After Arrest in Kansas
- Arrest and Transport: Individual is arrested and transported to the nearest police detention facility.
- Booking and Intake: Photographing, fingerprinting, health screening, belongings search, warrant review (takes several hours).
- Initial Holding: Placed in holding cell while charges are filed and case is reviewed by prosecutors.
- Arraignment/Bail Hearing: Within 24-72 hours, brought before a judge who sets bail or releases them.
- Transfer or Release: Either released or transferred to county jail to await trial.
Finding Someone in Police Detention in Kansas
Browse the directory below to find the police facility in the area where the arrest took place and contact them directly. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name once booking is complete. Knowing the arrest location and the person's full legal name will help speed up your search.
Getting Bail
For minor charges, bail may be posted directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule. For serious charges, bail is set at arraignment (within 24-72 hours). A bail bondsman can post bail for a 10-15% non-refundable fee.
Hiring a Lawyer
The period immediately following arrest is one of the most critical windows in the legal process. A criminal defense attorney can advise on rights during questioning, attend bail hearings, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.
Calling a Detainee
Phone access at police facilities is typically limited during initial booking. Once intake is complete, detainees can usually make a limited number of collect calls to notify family members or contact an attorney.
Visitation
Visitation at police detention facilities is typically very limited during the initial holding period. Most police lockups do not offer standard visitation. Regular visitation becomes available once transferred to a county jail.
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Police Station by County in Kansas
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Kansas has Police Station spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the Police Station in a specific county within Kansas. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.
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Browse the Complete List of Police Detention Facilities in Kansas
The full directory of police detention and holding facilities in Kansas is displayed below. Every active police-operated lockup, holding cell, and short-term detention facility is included. Each entry includes the facility name, operating police department, city, county, address, and contact information. Police detention facilities are the first point of contact in the criminal justice system — where booking, processing, and initial detention occur before any further transfer.
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Seneca KS Police Jail
212 North 6th St, Seneca, KS 66538
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66538 | View Details |
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Humboldt Police Jail
725 Bridge St
PO Box 228, Humboldt, KS 66748
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Allen | View Details |
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Moran Police Jail
339 Cedar St, Moran, KS 66755
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Allen | View Details |
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Garnett Police Jail
131 West 5th Ave, Garnett, KS 66032
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Anderson | View Details |
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Ellinwood Police Jail
209 West First St, Ellinwood, KS 67526
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Barton | View Details |
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Great Bend Police Jail
1217 Williams St, Great Bend, KS 67530
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Barton | View Details |
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Fort Scott Police Jail
1604 South National, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Bourbon | View Details |
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Andover KS City Jail
909 North Andover Road
PO Box 783, Andover, KS 67002
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Butler | View Details |
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El Dorado KS City Jail
220 East 1st Ave, El Dorado, KS 67042
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Butler | View Details |
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Towanda Police Lockup
114 North 3rd St, Towanda, KS 67144
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Butler | View Details |
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City of Baxter Springs Police Detention
121 West 11th St
PO Box 577, Baxter Springs, KS 66713
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Cherokee | View Details |
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St. Francis KS Police Jail
209 East Washington St, St. Francis, KS 67756
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Cheyenne | View Details |
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Concordia KS Police Jail
401 West 6th St, Concordia, KS 66901
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Cloud | View Details |
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Lebo Police Jail
110 West Third St
PO Box 453, Lebo, KS 66856
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Coffey | View Details |
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Arkansas City KS Police Lockup
117 West Central, Arkansas City, KS 67005
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Cowley | View Details |
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Winfield KS Police Jail
812 Millington
PO Box 646, Winfield, KS 67156
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Cowley | View Details |
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Frontenac KS Police Jail
315 East McKay St
PO Box 1012, Frontenac, KS 66763
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Crawf | View Details |
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Girard Police Jail
120 North Ozark Ave, Girard, KS 66743
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Crawford | View Details |
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Chapman Police Jail
402 North Marshall St, Chapman, KS 67431
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Dickinson | View Details |
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Herington Police Detention
700 South Broadway, Herington, KS 67449
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Dickinson | View Details |
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Baldwin KS City Police Lockup
811 North 8th St, Baldwin City, KS 66006
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Douglas | View Details |
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Ellis Police Jail
815 Jefferson St, Ellis, KS 67637
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Ellis | View Details |
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Ellsworth Police Jail
121 West First St, Ellsworth, KS 67439
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Ellsworth | View Details |
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Holyrood Police Detention
111 North Main St, Holyrood, KS 67450
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Ellsworth | View Details |
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Garden City KS Police Jail
304 North 9th St, Garden City, KS 67846
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Finney | View Details |
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