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Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of police detention and holding facilities in New York. This page lists every active police-operated jail, holding facility, and lockup currently operating across New York, 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 New York, 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 New York'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 New York

  • 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 New York

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The total number of active police detention facilities and lockups in New York is shown at the top of the directory list on this page. This number is updated regularly to reflect changes in facility operations across New York.

In most cases, individuals can be held at a police detention facility in New York for up to 48 to 72 hours before they must be brought before a judge for arraignment or released. The exact timeframe depends on the charges, the jurisdiction, and court scheduling. After this period, they are either released or transferred to a county jail.

Browse the directory on this page 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 the booking process is complete and the individual's information has been entered into the system.

Yes. Use the county filter dropdown above the list to instantly narrow the directory to show only police detention facilities in a specific county within New York. Results update in real time without a page reload.

A police lockup or detention facility is a short-term holding facility operated by a local police department, designed to hold individuals for up to 72 hours immediately after arrest. A jail — whether city or county — is a larger facility designed for longer-term pretrial detention and short sentences, operated by municipal or county authorities rather than a police department.

For minor charges, bail may be postable directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule without waiting for a court hearing. For more serious charges, bail is set at arraignment. A licensed bail bondsman can post bail on your behalf in exchange for a non-refundable fee — typically 10 to 15 percent of the total bail amount.

Police Station by County in New York

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Filter Police Station by County

New York 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 New York. 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.

Albany 9 Allegany 7 Broome 6 Cattaraugus 5 Cayuga 4 Chautauqua 7 Chemung 3 Chenango 6 Clinton 2 Columbia 4 Cortland 2 Delaware 3 Dutchess 13 Erie 18 Essex 3 Franklin 3 Fulton 3 Genesee 3 Greene 5 Hamilton 1 Herk 1 Herkimer 6 Jefferson 11 Lewis 1 Livingston 5 Madison 5 Monroe 8 Montgomery 4 Nassau 22 New York 2 Niagara 7 Onieda 12 Onondaga 11 Ontario 6 Orange 25 Orleans 3 Ostego 2 Oswego 7 Putnam 4 Queens 2 Rensselaer 7 Rockland 10 Saratoga 6 Schenectady 5 Schoharie 1 Schuyler 1 Seneca 3 St. Lawrence 7 Steuben 9 Suffolk 23 Sullivan 4 Tioga 1 Tompkins 5 Ulster 15 Warren 1 Washington 4 Wayne 8 Westchester 41 Wyoming 4 Yates 1

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Browse the Complete List of Police Detention Facilities in New York

The full directory of police detention and holding facilities in New York 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.

Facility Name County Action
City of Watervliet NY Police Jail 2 Fifteen St, Watervliet, NY 12189
Albany View Details
Cohoes NY Police Jail 97 Mohawk St, Cohoes, NY 12047
Albany View Details
Colonie NY Police Jail 312 Wolf Road, Colonie, NY 12110
Albany View Details
Green Island NY Police Jail 73 George St, Green Island, NY 12183
Albany View Details
Guilderland NY Police Jail Guilderland Town Hall, 2nd Floor 5209 Western Turnpike, Guil...
Albany View Details
Menands NY Police Jail 250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204
Albany View Details
New York State Police Jail 1220 Washington Ave, Building 22, Albany, NY 12226-2252
Albany View Details
Town of Coeymans NY Police Jail 18 Russell Ave, Ravena, NY 12143
Albany View Details
Village of Altamont NY Police Jail 115 Main St PO Box 643, Altamont, NY 12009
Albany View Details
Alfred NJ Police Jail 7 West University St, Alfred, NY 14802
Allegany View Details
Angelica NY Police Jail 41 Park Circle, Angelica, NY 14709
Allegany View Details
Cuba NY Police Jail 5 Bull St, Cuba, NY 14727
Allegany View Details
Friendship NY Police Jail 50 West Main St, Friendship, NY 14739
Allegany View Details
Independence NY Police Jail 887 Marietta Ave PO Box 38, Whitesville, NY 14897
Allegany View Details
Village of Allegany NY Police Jail 106 East Main St PO Box 25, Allegany, NY 14706
Allegany View Details
Wellsville NY Police Jail 46 South Main St, Wellsville, NY 14895
Allegany View Details
Binghamton NY Police Jail 38 Hawley St, Binghamton, NY 13901
Broome View Details
Deposit NY Police Jail 146 Front St, Deposit, NY 13754
Broome View Details
Endicott NY Police Jail 1101 Park St, Endicott, NY 13760
Broome View Details
Port Dickinson NY Police Jail 786 Chenango St, Port Dickinson, NY 1390
Broome View Details
Town of Vestal NY Police Jail 605 Vestal Parkway West, Vestal, NY 13850
Broome View Details
Village of Johnson City NY Police Jail 31 Ave C, Johnson City, NY 13790
Broome View Details
Gowanda NY Police Jail 27 East Main St, Gowanda, NY 14070
Cattaraugus View Details
Olean NY Police Jail 101 East State St, Olean, NY 14760
Cattaraugus View Details
Portville NY Police Jail 1 South Main St, Portville, NY 14770
Cattaraugus View Details
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