Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Gatineau, Québec, call the Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau (SPVG) non-emergency line at 819 246-0222 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 9-1-1 2.
Who to call in Gatineau
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 9-1-1 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau (SPVG)) | 819 246-0222 | 1 |
| Suicide crisis | 9-8-8 (call or text) | 3 |
What does the Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau (SPVG) say?
"Centre d'appels non urgents : 819 246-0222" 1
When should you use the non-emergency line?
The official page lists these examples (in French) 1:
- "Pendant ces heures, pour rencontrer un policier, il est préférable de contacter le SPVG au 819 246-0222 ."
Who answers the call?
In Gatineau, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau (SPVG) 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Québec: Montréal, Québec, Laval, Longueuil, Sherbrooke, Lévis, Saguenay, Trois-Rivières. 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 Gatineau?
819 246-0222, the Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau (SPVG) non-emergency line 1.
Is 819 246-0222 the same as 9-1-1?
No. 9-1-1 is for emergencies 2; 819 246-0222 is the Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau (SPVG) line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Sources · 3
- Ville de Gatineau · Nous joindre - Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau 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