When to call the non-emergency number?

When to call the non-emergency number?

When to call the non-emergency number – 503-823-3333. The Non-Emergency number – 503-823-3333 – is appropriate for situations that are NOT an immediate threat to life or property.

What is a non emergency police number?

Call 911 or the non-emergency line only if your call is important enough to delay emergency response to other life threatening emergencies. Calling the non-emergency police number is not so different from calling 9-1-1. Calling 9-1-1 or the non-emergency line both imply a critical condition is at hand.

What is a non emergency number?

The non-emergency number is an ideal way for residents to report events that do not need an immediate response by a public safety agency. All incidents reported through the non-emergency line are tracked the same as if the call was received on the 911 lines.

What is a non emergency police phone number?

Otherwise, you should use a non-emergency number to talk to the police. Depending on the city you live in, there are a several ways to reach police officials in a non-emergency. Dial 311 on your home phone or cell phone.

What is the phone number for the police department?

Police Department Services and Phone Numbers. Records. Phone: (734) 675-4902. Administration and Records Fax: (734) 675-4901. Reports are available from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm weekdays.

What is the non emergency police number?

What is non emergency 911?

Calling 911 in a non-emergency funnels resources away from emergency professionals who could be responding to an actual emergency. It is appropriate to call 911 when someone is hurt, when something is on fire or when a crime, such as theft, has occurred. Otherwise, you should use a non-emergency number to talk to the police.