The primary contact number for law enforcement in the United States during an emergency is 911.[4] For non-emergencies or administrative matters, each department has its own contact numbers. For example, the San Francisco Police Department’s non-emergency line is 1-415-553-0123, while in Los Angeles, residents can reach the police department at 213-473-3231 or via 311.[2][5]
Many police departments also provide non-emergency numbers for specific situations, such as reporting minor crimes, disturbances, or to obtain general information. Examples of non-emergency numbers in different cities include:
- Chicago, IL: 3-1-1 or check local listings
- New York City, NY: 3-1-1 for city services
- Philadelphia, PA: 215-686-8477
- Houston, TX: 713-884-3131
- Corpus Christi, TX: 361-886-2600
- Salt Lake City, UT: 801-799-3000
- Pittsburgh, PA: 412-255-2621
- Beaverton, OR: 503-629-0111
A comprehensive directory of non-emergency police phone numbers for many U.S. cities is available.[1]
If you need to contact state law enforcement, such as the California Highway Patrol, use their local area office contact found via city or zip code.[4]
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