Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Sherbrooke, Québec, call the Service de police de Sherbrooke (SPS) non-emergency line at 819-821-5555 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 9-1-1 2.
Who to call in Sherbrooke
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 9-1-1 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Service de police de Sherbrooke (SPS)) | 819-821-5555 | 1 |
| Suicide crisis | 9-8-8 (call or text) | 3 |
What does the Service de police de Sherbrooke (SPS) say?
"Call 819-821-5555 to reach the police station if non-emergency but criminal situations worry you or are disturbing the peace in your neighbourhood." 1
When should you use the non-emergency line?
The official page lists these examples 1:
- "There is vandalism in your area and you would feel safer if there was increased police surveillance."
- "In your neighbourhood, a person has the habit of driving under the influence, and this worries you."
- "There is a lot of coming and going in your building at night."
- "You found a needle in a park near your home."
- "You think you may have witnessed a theft."
Who answers the call?
In Sherbrooke, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Service de police de Sherbrooke (SPS) 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Québec: Montréal, Québec, Laval, Gatineau, Longueuil, 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 Sherbrooke?
819-821-5555, the Service de police de Sherbrooke (SPS) non-emergency line 1.
Is 819-821-5555 the same as 9-1-1?
No. 9-1-1 is for emergencies 2; 819-821-5555 is the Service de police de Sherbrooke (SPS) line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Sources · 3
- Ville de Sherbrooke · Safety | Ville de Sherbrooke 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