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Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of police detention and holding facilities in Wisconsin. This page lists every active police-operated jail, holding facility, and lockup currently operating across Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin'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 Wisconsin
- 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 Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin
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Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin
The full directory of police detention and holding facilities in Wisconsin 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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Prairie du Chien WI Police Jail
228 North Beaumont Road, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
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Crawford | View Details |
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Soldiers Grove WI Police Jail
102 Passive Sun Drive, Soldiers Grove, WI 54655
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Crawford | View Details |
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Belleville WI Police Jail
31 E Main St, Belleville, WI 53508
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Dane | View Details |
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Blue Mounds WI Police Jail
11011 Brigham Ave, Blue Mounds, WI 53517
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Dane | View Details |
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Brooklyn WI Police Jail
102 N Rutland Ave, Brooklyn, WI 53521
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Dane | View Details |
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Cambridge WI Police Jail
601 Southgate Pkwy
PO Box 89, Cambridge, WI 53523
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Dane | View Details |
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Cottage Grove WI Police Jail
2560 Nora Road, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
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Dane | View Details |
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Cross Plains WI Police Jail
2417 Brewery Road, Cross Plains, WI 53528
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Dane | View Details |
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Dane WI Police Jail
102 W Main St, Dane, WI 53529
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Dane | View Details |
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DeForest WI Police Jail
306 DeForest St, DeForest, WI 53532
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Dane | View Details |
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Edgerton WI Police Jail
215 West Fulton St, Edgerton, WI 53534
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Dane | View Details |
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Fitchburg WI Police Jail
5520 Lacy Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
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Dane | View Details |
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Linden WI Police Jail
6510 Grand Teton Plz #103, Madison, WI 53719
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Dane | View Details |
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Madison WI Police Jail
211 S Carroll St, Madison, WI 53703
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Dane | View Details |
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Marshall WI Police Jail
130 S Pardee St, Marshall, WI 53559
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Dane | View Details |
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McFarland WI Police Jail
5915 Milwaukee St, McFarland, WI 53558
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Dane | View Details |
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Middleton WI Police Jail
7426 Hubbard Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
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Dane | View Details |
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Monona WI Police Jail
5211 Schluter Road, Monona, WI 53716
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Dane | View Details |
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Mount Horeb WI Police Jail
222 E Front St, Mount Horeb, WI 53572
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Dane | View Details |
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Oregon WI Police Jail
117 Spring St, Oregon, WI 53575
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Dane | View Details |
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Shorewood Hills WI Police Jail
810 Shorewood Blvd, Shorewood Hills, WI 53705
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Dane | View Details |
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Stoughton WI Police Jail
321 S 4th St, Stoughton, WI 53589
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Dane | View Details |
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Sun Prairie WI Police Jail
300 E Main St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
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Dane | View Details |
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Verona WI Police Jail
111 Lincoln St, Verona, WI 53593
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Dane | View Details |
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Waunakee WI Police Jail
205 N Klein Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597
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Dane | View Details |
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