Map of Milwaukee County
Every point is a facility. Select one to open its record.
Prisons & jails
7 facilities
| Felmers O. Chaney Correctional Center | State prison | Milwaukee | (414) 874-1600 | 100 |
| Marshall E. Sherrer Correctional Center | State prison | Milwaukee | (414) 343-5000 | 60 |
| Milwaukee County Correctional Facility | County jail | Milwaukee | (414) 226-7070 | 520 |
| Milwaukee County House of Correction | County jail | Franklin | (414) 427-4700 | — |
| Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility | State prison | Milwaukee | (414) 212-3535 | 1,040 |
| Milwaukee Women's Correctional Center | State prison | Milwaukee | (414) 267-6101 | 109 |
| Vel R. Phillips Children's Court Center | Juvenile facility | Wauwatosa | (414) 257-7700 | — |
Police & law enforcement
33 agencies
Frequently asked
How many places of detention does Milwaukee County, Wisconsin have?
The atlas lists 7 prisons, jails and detention centres in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, including 4 state prisons and 2 county jails.
What is the largest prison in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin?
By the capacity recorded in its sources, Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility is the largest, with about 1,040 places.
Which police agencies serve Milwaukee County, Wisconsin?
33 police units are listed for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin: 27 police departments, 5 sheriff's offices and 1 special jurisdiction police.
How do I find out if someone is in jail in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin?
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 39 entries of 40. 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 Milwaukee County, Wisconsin?
The atlas lists 1 juvenile facility here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
Where are most of the prisons in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin?
Milwaukee has the most, with 5 places of detention in the atlas, out of 3 towns with at least one.
What other areas are in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin has 71 other areas in the atlas; Dane County has the most entries (51), followed by Waukesha County.