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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.
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Police Station by County in New York
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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.
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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.
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Rosendale NY Police Jail
520 Lefever Falls Road
PO Box 443, Rosendale, NY 12472
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Queens | View Details |
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City of Rensselaer NY Police Jail
201 Broadway, Rensselaer, NY 2144
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Rensselaer | View Details |
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East Greenbush NY Police Jail
225 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144-4104
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Rensselaer | View Details |
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Hoosick Falls NY Police Jail
24 Main St, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
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Rensselaer | View Details |
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Nassau Village Police
40 Malden St
PO Box 426, Nassau, NY 12123
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Rensselaer | View Details |
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North Greenbush NY Police Jail
133 Blooming Grove Drive, North Greenbush, NY 12180-8553
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Rensselaer | View Details |
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Schodack NY Police Jail
1797 Columbia Turnpike, Schodack, NY 12033
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Rensselaer | View Details |
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Schodack NY Police Jail
1797 Columbia Turnpike, Schodack, NY 12033
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Rensselaer | View Details |
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Clarkstown NY Police Jail
20 Maple Ave, New City, NY 10956
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Rockland | View Details |
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Haverstraw NY Police Jail
101 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville, NY 10923
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Rockland | View Details |
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Piermont NY Police Jail
478 Piermont Ave, Piermont, NY 10968
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Rockland | View Details |
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South Nyack-Grand View NY Police Jail
282 South Broadway, South Nyack, NY 10960
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Rockland | View Details |
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South Nyack-Grandview NY Police Jail
282 South Broadway, South Nyack, NY 10960
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Rockland | View Details |
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Spring Valley NY Police Jail
200 North Main St, Spring Valley, NY 10977
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Rockland | View Details |
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Stony Point NY Police Jail
79 Route 210, Stony Point, NY 10980
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Rockland | View Details |
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Suffern NY Police Jail
61 Washington Ave, Suffern, NY 10901
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Rockland | View Details |
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Town of Orangetown NY Police Jail
26 Orangeburg Road, Orangetown, NY 10962
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Rockland | View Details |
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Town of Ramapo NY Police Jail
237 Route 59, Suffern, NY 10901
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Rockland | View Details |
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Ballston Spa NY Police Jail
30 Bath St, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
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Saratoga | View Details |
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City of Saratoga Springs NY Police Jail
5 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Saratoga | View Details |
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Mechanicville NY Police Jail
36 North Main St, Mechanicville, NY 12118
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Saratoga | View Details |
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South Glens Falls NY Police Jail
5 West Marion Ave, South Glens Falls, NY 12803
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Saratoga | View Details |
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Stillwater NY Police Jail
1 Lansing Road
PO Box 700, Stillwater, NY 12170
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Saratoga | View Details |
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Waterford NY Police Jail
65 Broad St, Waterford, NY 12188
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Saratoga | View Details |
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Glenville NY Police Jail
18 Glenridge Road, Glenville, NY 12302
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Schenectady | View Details |
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