Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Burlington, Ontario, call the Halton Regional Police Service non-emergency line at 905-825-4777 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 9-1-1 2.
Who to call in Burlington
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 9-1-1 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Halton Regional Police Service) | 905-825-4777 | 1 |
| Suicide crisis | 9-8-8 (call or text) | 3 |
What does the Halton Regional Police Service say?
"For non-emergency assistance, dial 905-825-4777 on your telephone." 1
When should you use the non-emergency line?
The official page lists these examples 1:
- "A non-emergency is an incident that requires police assistance but not an immediate police response because: Lives are not at risk; There are no bodily injuries; and/or The incident has occurred in the past and there is no immediate, ongoing threat to person or property."
Who answers the call?
In Burlington, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Halton Regional Police Service 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Ontario: Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, London, Markham, Vaughan. All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city. Every national number: Emergency numbers in Canada.
Frequently asked questions
What is the non-emergency number for police in Burlington?
905-825-4777, the Halton Regional Police Service non-emergency line 1.
Is 905-825-4777 the same as 9-1-1?
No. 9-1-1 is for emergencies 2; 905-825-4777 is the Halton Regional Police Service line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Sources · 3
- Halton Regional Police Service · Report a Non-Emergency | Halton Regional Police Service checked 2026-11-05
- Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) · 9-1-1 Services for Traditional Wireline, VoIP and Wireless Phone Services checked 2026-10-28
- 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline · Get Help, 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline checked 2026-11-05