Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Montréal, Québec, call the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) general information line at 514-280-2222 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 9-1-1 2.
Who to call in Montréal
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 9-1-1 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM)) | 514-280-2222 | 1 |
| City services | 311 | 1 |
| Report a crime online | Official online reporting | 3 |
| Suicide crisis | 9-8-8 (call or text) | 4 |
What does the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) say?
"Pour des informations générales, faites le 514-280-2222" (in French) 1
When should you use the non-emergency line?
The official page lists these examples (in French) 3:
- "S’il s’agit d’une situation non urgente, veuillez communiquer avec votre poste de quartier"
Who answers the call?
In Montréal, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Québec: Québec, Laval, Gatineau, 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 Montréal?
514-280-2222, the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) general information line 1.
Is 514-280-2222 the same as 9-1-1?
No. 9-1-1 is for emergencies 2; 514-280-2222 is the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in Montréal?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) has an official online reporting page 3.
Sources · 4
- Service de police de la Ville de Montréal · 911 - Service de police de la Ville de Montréal - SPVM 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
- Service de police de la Ville de Montréal · Communiquer avec nous | SPVM checked 2026-11-05
- 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline · Get Help, 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline checked 2026-11-05