Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center
Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center
You can reach the 241-bed Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center day or night at 405-273-0043 with questions about an inmate.
Everyone arrested in this county, whether for a misdemeanor or a felony, is brought to this facility for booking and processing. When the charges warrant it, they remain here until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial reaches a verdict.
See who is currently in custody by searching the roster with the inmate search tool.
Inmates who are sentenced to less than one year serve their sentence here in the county. Those who get a longer sentence go to the Oklahoma State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Everything you need to stay in contact is on this page, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate’s account, send mail, receive phone calls, use voicemail, email and text, rent a tablet, post bail, and order commissary.
The jail ID or booking number is worth saving, since it’s needed for mail and other services. If you can’t find it online, call Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center at 405-273-0043.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 405-273-0043 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Criminal Court Case online for an offender that was arrested in Pottawatomie County.
Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center Inmate Search
The Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center maintains an average of 241 offenders in custody on any given day. The Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Pottawatomie County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,100 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center is also referred to as the Pottawatomie County Safety Center. It houses offenders arrested for both misdemeanors and felonies, and who are held here until their trial. Once convicted, inmates sentenced to one year or less will be housed here.
Created from beige concrete it stretches out to house all of the inmates who are arrested within Pottawatomie County.
It is implementing new policies, expanding programs, adding new programs and services, and providing up to date security and safety measures. This includes ensuring all inmates at Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center have all basic needs met including clean laundry, healthy meals, access to commissary, recreational time, exercise, and social interactions, and connection with their friends and family outside of the jail.
During the day inmates will have a strict schedule that includes hygiene time, recreation and free time for reading, letter writing, and other activities, along with time for counseling, programming, work tasks, cleaning, and lights out at night.
Phones are available during day hours and can be funded online, and mail can be sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pottawatomie County Jail
14209 US Highway 177
Shawnee, OK 74804
... but may not have pictures or photographs, no photocopies, and no items other than the letter in a fully addressed envelope with postage and return address.
Visits are available once each week and can be scheduled at the location or through the online access.
- Jail (Main): 405-273-0043
- Police: 405-273-2121
- Sheriff: 405-275-2526
What is the booking process for the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center?
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center:
- Personal identification.
- Mugshot(s).
- Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA.
- Full body search.
- Property forfeiture.
- Free phone call.
If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 405-273-0043.
How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Pottawatomie County?
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center in Shawnee for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Pottawatomie County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 405-273-0043 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
- A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 405-273-0043.
- It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Pottawatomie County.
- Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Pottawatomie County Oklahoma, check out the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center? What is the Schedule?
Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
14209 US Highway 177
Shawnee, OK 74804
405-273-0043
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 405-273-0043 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
| DAY | HOURS |
| SUN | 8:00AM to 10:00PM |
| MON | 8:00AM to 10:00PM |
| TUE | 8:00AM to 10:00PM |
| WED | 8:00AM to 10:00PM |
| THU | 8:00AM to 10:00PM |
| FRI | 8:00AM to 10:00PM |
| SAT | 8:00AM to 10:00PM |
Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center Remote Video Visitation Instructions
Visitation for Pottawatomie County Jail inmates utilizes the Prodigy Inmate Visitation website for its visitation software.
If you should have a question or need assistance, call Prodigy Customer Support at 866-700-4545 ext. 7.
Signing up for Prodigy video visitation is quick and easy. Just follow these steps!
1. Sign Up Here.
2. Complete the information to be approved. You must submit a photo on ProdigySales.com to be approved for visitation.
3. Once approved, log in to the terminal to schedule a visit. Use the username and password you set when creating your account.
4. Select your scheduled visit session and click. Visits will show 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
5. Click on Start Video Call. Wait for the inmate to login. Once both parties have logged in, your visit will commence.
NOTE: Onsite video visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. This is for friends or family that do not have their own computer or smart phone. Visit Prodigy Sales to schedule onsite visitation or to see if Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center allows Offsite Video Visitation from your home device.
Onsite video Visits will be 20 minutes in length (unless you were late) and someone is already scheduled after you. In that case, your visit will end at the previously scheduled time.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 405-273-0043 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center?
Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
14209 US Highway 177
Shawnee, OK 74804
405-273-0043
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 405-273-0043 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
| DAY | HOURS |
| SUN | 8:00AM to 10:00PM |
| MON | 8:00AM to 10:00PM |
| TUE | 8:00AM to 10:00PM |
| WED | 8:00AM to 10:00PM |
| THU | 8:00AM to 10:00PM |
| FRI | 8:00AM to 10:00PM |
| SAT | 8:00AM to 10:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 405-273-0043 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center?
There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pottawatomie County Jail
14209 US Highway 177
Shawnee, OK 74804
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Pottawatomie County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Pottawatomie County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Oklahoma, then choose Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate.
- Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
- If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Pottawatomie County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 405-273-0043 for further assistance.
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How Do Inmates in Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Pottawatomie County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
- Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678.
- Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
- Services for Pottawatomie County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Pottawatomie County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 405-273-0043 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center, and what can I send them?
Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pottawatomie County Jail
14209 US Highway 177
Shawnee, OK 74804
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pottawatomie County Jail
14209 US Highway 177
Shawnee, OK 74804
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Ask the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pottawatomie County Jail
14209 US Highway 177
Shawnee, OK 74804
Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pottawatomie County Jail
14209 US Highway 177
Shawnee, OK 74804
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 405-273-0043 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 405-273-0043 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center using an Online Messaging Service?
The Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center contracts with Prodigy Telephone Solutions. Inmates have ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages.
Depending on the facility, inmates can either view messages from you by:
- Viewing it on a device at the jail,
- Viewing it on a Kiosk in their unit,
- Print it out, and/or
- Respond electronically.
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center.
Pay for Prodigy.
- Using a Kiosk at Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center.
- Over the phone by calling 877-810-0914.
How much does it cost to send and receive messages?
Rates to send messages vary and are subject to change.
The typical cost is $1.00 per message, plus $1.00 per photo and $3.00 per 30 second video when available.
Step 1 - Sign in or create an account to find your facility.
Step 2 - Fund Account
NOTE: By turning on messaging, you will fund your account with $5.00 and authorize Prodigy / Jail ATM to charge your payment method for the same amount if you send a message or receive a collect message and do not have enough money.
The Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center contracts with Prodigy Telephone Solutions. Inmates have ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages.
Depending on the facility, inmates can either view messages from you by:
- Viewing it on a device at the jail,
- Viewing it on a Kiosk in their unit,
- Print it out, and/or
- Respond electronically.
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center.
Pay for Prodigy.
- Using a Kiosk at Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center.
- Over the phone by calling 877-810-0914.
How much does it cost to send and receive messages?
Rates to send messages vary and are subject to change.
The typical cost is $1.00 per message, plus $1.00 per photo and $3.00 per 30 second video when available.
Step 1 - Sign in or create an account to find your facility.
Step 2 - Fund Account
NOTE: By turning on messaging, you will fund your account with $5.00 and authorize Prodigy / Jail ATM to charge your payment method for the same amount if you send a message or receive a collect message and do not have enough money.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 405-273-0043 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 405-273-0043 for further assistance.
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⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Pottawatomie County?
The Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center serves the following cities and towns of Pottawatomie County: Asher, Bethel Acres, Earlsboro, Grove, Macomb, McLoud, Maud, Meeker, Pink, Shawnee, Tecumseh and Wanette.