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Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of police detention and holding facilities in Nebraska. This page lists every active police-operated jail, holding facility, and lockup currently operating across Nebraska, 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 Nebraska, 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 Nebraska'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 Nebraska
- 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 Nebraska
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 Nebraska
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Nebraska 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 Nebraska. 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 Nebraska
The full directory of police detention and holding facilities in Nebraska 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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Oshkosh NE Police Jail
305 West 1st St, Oshkosh, NE 69154-5092
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Garden | View Details |
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City of Grand Island NE Police Jail
111 Public Safety Drive, Grand Island, NE 68801
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Hall | View Details |
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Wood River NE Police Jail
712 West St, Wood River, NE 68883
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Hall | View Details |
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Aurora NE Police Jail
715 12th St, Aurora, NE 68818
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Hamilton | View Details |
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Atkinson NE Police Jail
104 South Main St, Atkinson, NE 68713
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Holt | View Details |
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Chambers NE Police Jail
PO Box 143, Chambers, NE 68725
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Holt | View Details |
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Ewing NE Police Jail
209 East Nebraska St, Ewing, NE 68735
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Holt | View Details |
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O'Neill NE Police Jail
317 South 4th St, O'Neill, NE 68763
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Holt | View Details |
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Cotesfield Village NE Police Jail
612 Indian St, St. Paul, NE 68873-1661
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Howard | View Details |
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Fairbury NE Police Jail
606 3rd St, Fairbury, NE 68352
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Jefferson | View Details |
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Village of Plymouth NE Police Jail
322 East Main St, Plymouth, NE 68424
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Jefferson | View Details |
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Tecumseh NE Police Jail
148 South 4th St, Tecumseh, NE 68450
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Johnson | View Details |
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Minden NE Police Jail
246 North Colorado Ave
PO Box 125, Minden, NE 68959
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Kearney | View Details |
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City of Ogallala NE Police Jail
410 East 2nd St, Ogallala, NE 69153
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Keith | View Details |
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Kimball NE Police Jail
223 South Chestnut St, Kimball, NE 69145
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Kimball | View Details |
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Bloomfield NE Police Jail
101 South Broadway St, Bloomfield, NE 68718
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Knox | View Details |
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Creighton NE Police Jail
809 Main St
PO Box 188, Creighton, NE 68729
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Knox | View Details |
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Niobrara NE Police Jail
25414 Park Ave, Niobrara, NE 68760
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Knox | View Details |
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North Platte NE Police Jail
701 South Jeffers St, North Platte, NE 69101
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Lincoln | View Details |
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Battle Creek NE Police Jail
102 South 2nd St, Battle Creek, NE 68715
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Madison | View Details |
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Madison NE Police Detention
204 West 1st St, Madison, NE 68748
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Madison | View Details |
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Newman Grove NE Police Jail
606 Hale Ave, Newman Grove, NE 68758
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Madison | View Details |
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Norfolk NE Police Jail
202 North 7th St, Norfolk, NE 68701
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Madison | View Details |
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Tilden NE Police Jail
104 West 2nd St, Tilden, NE 68781
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Madison | View Details |
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Central City NE Police Jail
1616 16th Ave, Central City, NE 68826
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Merrick | View Details |
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