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District of Columbia

This page lists 4 places of detention and 18 law enforcement agencies in the District of Columbia, United States. They include 16 police departments, 2 state prisons and 2 special jurisdiction agencies. Every entry comes with a telephone number, so you can contact the facility directly. The largest facility by listed capacity is Central Detention Facility, with room for about 2,164 people. The District of Columbia is one of 55 states of the United States with entries in the atlas. Choose one of 1 county to see every facility with its address and telephone.

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District of ColumbiaMetropolitan Police Department-First DistrictMetropolitan Police Department - First District SubstationMetropolitan Police Department-Second DistrictMetropolitan Police Department-Third DistrictMetropolitan Police Department - Latino Liaison UnitMetropolitan Police Department-HeadquartersMetropolitan Police Department - Asian Liaison UnitWashington Metro Area Transit Police DepartmentMetropolitan Police Department - Central Regional Operations CommandMetropolitan Police Department - Third District SubstationUniversity of the District of Columbia SecurityMetropolitan Police Department - North Regional Operations CommandMetropolitan Police Department-Fourth DistrictMetropolitan Police Department Seventh DistrictMetropolitan Police Department - Sixth District SubstationMetropolitan Police Department - East Regional Operations CommandMetropolitan Police Department-Fifth DistrictMetropolitan Police Department-Sixth DistrictCentral Cell Block (CCB)Central Detention FacilityCorrectional Treatment FacilityYouth Services Center
Composition

What the atlas holds here

16Police departments
2State prisons
2Special jurisdiction agencies
1City jail
1Juvenile facility
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Prisons & jails

4 facilities

4 entries
Central Cell Block (CCB)WashingtonCity jailDistrict of Columbia(202) 727-4222—
Central Detention FacilityWashingtonState prisonDistrict of Columbia(202) 698-49322,164
Correctional Treatment FacilityWashingtonState prisonDistrict of Columbia(202) 790-66011,500
Youth Services CenterWashingtonJuvenile facilityDistrict of Columbia(202) 576-841898
Questions

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How many places of detention does the District of Columbia, United States have?

The atlas lists 4 prisons, jails and detention centres in the District of Columbia, United States, including 2 state prisons and 1 city jail.

What is the largest prison in the District of Columbia, United States?

By the capacity recorded in its sources, Central Detention Facility is the largest, with about 2,164 places.

Which police agencies serve the District of Columbia, United States?

18 police units are listed for the District of Columbia, United States: 16 police departments and 2 special jurisdiction agencies.

How do I find out if someone is in jail in the District of Columbia, United States?

Call the county jail or use the sheriff's online inmate lookup. Official agency records are the final authority on custody status.

Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?

Yes for 4 entries of 4. Where a number is missing, the facility page shows its address and map location; details can change, so the agency's own website is the authority.

Are there women's, youth or remand facilities in the District of Columbia, United States?

The atlas lists 1 juvenile facility here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.

What other areas are in the United States?

The United States has 54 other areas in the atlas; Texas has the most entries (2,229), followed by Pennsylvania.

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